US EditionAustralia’s Conservatives Shifted Right – and Faced Electoral Defeat
- Peter Dutton conceded defeat in the Australian federal election held on May 3, 2025, losing his seat amid a nationwide swing to Labor in Brisbane.
- The Coalition's poor showing followed Dutton’s association with U.S. President Trump, which an April poll found lessened support among one-third of voters.
- Smaller right-wing groups, including Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots, invested heavily in advertising but managed to secure just 1.85% of the vote, while Liberal Senator James McGrath cautioned that embracing Donald Trump’s policies could pose significant risks to the party.
- The Coalition recorded its worst national result since 1946, with Labor expected to hold at least 86 seats as Albanese pledged to govern without copying overseas models.
- Dutton’s defeat illustrates electoral challenges linked to Trump-style alignment and suggests Australian conservatives may reconsider strategies as Labor capitalizes on broader support.
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