Albanese’s triumph could also mark Labor’s use-by date

Labor’s thumping election victory rests on just 35 per cent of the primary vote and a big government agenda that won’t deliver the goods. But are any of Australia’s parties fit for purpose?

Michael StutchburyEditor-at-large

May 23, 2025 – 3.15pm

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What is the “progressive patriotism” that Anthony Albanese reckons leaves Labor as Australia’s natural party of government?

And what is the Liberal Party after its worst-ever election defeat took down Peter Dutton and his outer suburban political strategy?

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Michael StutchburyEditor-at-largeMichael Stutchbury is editor-at-large. He is in his fourth decade of writing for and editing national newspapers. After nearly six years as editor of The Australian, he returned to the Financial Review as editor-in-chief (2011-2024).