Today, Australia is holding a federal election as voters across the country are electing its new prime minister. It was a close match between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton. Here is a profile of the two candidates, when results are possible.
Australia will hold national elections on Saturday (May 3) as voters across the country elect new prime minister. It was a close match between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton. Major electoral issues include life, housing, health care, climate and trade. Here is a profile of two major PM candidates, when results may appear.
Key candidates
The 62-year-old Australian premiere Albanese is in charge of the Australian Labor Party and was elected Prime Minister in May 2022. He joined the party as a teenager and the Albanian became its leader in 2019. Although he enjoyed a large-scale popularity after he came to power, in recent years, he has criticized various key issues, including all kinds of key issues, including the entire enterprise, living among residents, good at competing and good at competition.
Dutton, 54, is head of the Liberal National League and is currently the leader of the Australian opposition. In the past, he has served as a key ministerial portfolio such as the Ministry of Defense and the Interior. Dutton, a staunch conservative voice in Australian politics, remains a controversial figure because of his position on several issues, including immigration.
Results schedule
Hours after the polls ended, media and poll experts informally called the results on election night. However, after a strict counting process, it may take several days to weeks for the Australian Election Commission to announce official results.
