Australia's General Election 2025

SOURCE www.npr.org
Early vote counting in Australia's general election suggests the government is likely to be returned for a second term, with the Labor Party leading in early projections. Major issues in the campaign include energy policy, inflation, and cost of living crisis. Both parties agree on reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 but differ on energy sources. The election is the first where Baby Boomers are outnumbered by younger voters.

Key Points

  • Labor Party leading in early projections
  • Energy policy and inflation major issues in the campaign
  • Both parties aim for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
  • Cost of living crisis highlighted with food insecurity and interest rate cuts

Pros

  • Potential continuity in government with the Labor Party leading in early projections
  • Focus on key issues like energy policy, inflation, and cost of living crisis

Cons

  • Uncertainty in the final outcomes as some seats may remain undecided for weeks
  • Policy differences between parties on energy sources and government spending