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Election Showdown: Albanese vs. Dutton in Australia

5/2/2025

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As Australia gears up for its federal election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton are in full campaign mode. Dutton aims for a shocking upset like in 2019, while polls hint at Labor's potential gains. Amidst this, Dutton's connections to Trump’s strategist raise eyebrows, as Albanese urges vigilance for economic progress.

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As Australia gears up for its federal election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton are in full campaign mode. Dutton aims for a shocking upset like in 2019, while polls hint at Labor's potential gains. Amidst this, Dutton's connections to Trump’s strategist raise eyebrows, as Albanese urges vigilance for economic progress.