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Peter Dutton grasped desperately at culture war tactics during the election campaign but experts say his staggering defeat is a rejection of division.
Analysis
‘Problem is Dutton lost to the laziest, most inept Labor leader ever’
Did nerves get the better of Peter Dutton’s election campaign? Or just poor policy? Or was it Labor? HAVE YOUR SAY
One thing every Aussie should be proud of
Over the weekend, Australia pulled off the near impossible. Now, the world is looking on with envy.
Biggest challenge facing PM over next three years
Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers’ biggest challenge over the next three years will be difficult politically, but is hugely important economically, writes the editor.
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We just witnessed a defeat for the ages. The fallout should be profound
The psychological shock of the scale of Peter Dutton’s loss should be profound. In fact, it should force a rethink of everything in Liberal world, writes James Campbell.
‘Talentless hacks’: Brutal Aussie reaction to election result
Peter Dutton apologised to Liberal Party supporters, Anthony Albanese waved as he celebrated … and many Aussie voters lost their minds. HAVE YOUR SAY
The private dinner that sparked Labor’s political fightback
A small gathering of the Labor Party faithful came together for a dinner. The tone that night was grim, but the party has come a long way since then, writes Joe Hildebrand.
The era of the two-party vote is over in Australia
This election has proven that the age of most punters voting either Labor or Liberal is over — and the ongoing effects of this won’t bode well for either party, writes John Rolfe.
Shocking election results reflect Coalition’s deep identity crisis
The Coalition has been left licking its wounds after Labor’s nationwide election assault, proving the party is suffering from a deeply ingrained identity crisis, writes James Morrow.
Dutton and the Libs should’ve seen this bloodbath coming
The writing was on the wall even before the polls opened, but while the election result is a catastrophe for the Coalition, it is a resounding win for democracy, writes Joe Hildebrand.
Bolt: Gutless and incoherent Coalition should be ashamed
The Coalition fought to a shock lead in the polls, and then … stopped. So here we are, back with a Labor government that’s left Australia poorer, weaker, more divided and deeper in debt.
All the South Aussie winners and losers revealed
The state has decided with every single seat called. See how the 2025 Federal Election unfolded and tomorrow’s front page before it hits the newsstands.
Penbo: Wow. No one thought it would be this bad
Election night was never going to be a breeze for Peter Dutton but it’s been a disaster and could still get even worse, writes David Penberthy.
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