7am How this victory will change Anthony Albanese
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May 4, 2025 Karen Middleton, a journalist and author of 'Albanese: Telling It Straight', shares her deep insights into Anthony Albanese's political journey, having covered him for over 30 years. She discusses how his recent electoral victory will transform his leadership style and influence Australian governance. Middleon delves into the effects of Peter Dutton's campaign on public perception and voter decision-making. She also addresses the future challenges for Labor in maintaining their recent momentum and the necessary evolution in strategy for the Greens.
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Impact of Second Victory
- Winning a second time with a large majority changes a leader's confidence and approach.
- Anthony Albanese now feels his leadership and policies have received a clear endorsement from the public.
Turning Around Poll Numbers
- Early 2023 polls showed fatigue over cost of living and government performance.
- Albanese's team improved messaging and focused on health and cost of living to reverse poll decline.
Mandate Enables Bold Moves
- A large majority provides Albanese political capital to be bolder in policies.
- He will still seek public support and push for key goals like universal childcare.
