FEAR & GREED | Business News Albo's landslide vs Coalition's demise vs social media ban
Dec 26, 2025
Join the discussion on Anthony Albanese's stunning re-election victory and its implications for Australia's political landscape. Explore how the Coalition's collapse and internal strife led to major shifts in power. Dive into the controversial social media ban for under-16s and its potential legal challenges that could resonate globally. The hosts engage in a lively debate, ranking these pivotal stories of the year, offering insights into the evolving political dynamics and the impact of new legislation.
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Albanese's Broad Reform Mandate
- Anthony Albanese converted incumbency into a strong mandate with a commanding May election win.
- That mandate enabled pay rises, tax cuts, super increases and elevated international diplomacy.
Coalition's Public Implosion
- The Coalition was decimated at the May election and entered a period of public disarray and leadership drama.
- Barnaby Joyce quit and joined One Nation amid factional fights and ongoing leadership threats.
Ideological Fractures Fuel Minor Parties
- Internal splits forced the Liberals to abandon commitments like net zero and revealed deep ideological fractures.
- Polling weakness and defections boosted minor parties such as One Nation.