7am Anthony Albanese’s election night party
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May 3, 2025 
Jason Koutsoukis, a special correspondent for The Saturday Paper, takes us inside Anthony Albanese's jubilant election night party. He shares how Labor's unexpected victory reshaped Australia's political landscape, leaving the Coalition reeling and Peter Dutton out of a job. The atmosphere was electric as discussions turned to Australian values and the symbol of unity that a Medicare card represented. Koutsoukis analyzes the implications of this historic win and the future challenges awaiting the Liberal Party.
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Albanese's Confident Victory Speech
- Anthony Albanese led Labor to a surprise increased majority, defying expectations.
- He emphasized kindness, Australian values, and optimism in his victory speech.
Targeting Dutton Critically Helped Labor
- Senior Labor strategists identified Peter Dutton's unpopularity as a key weakness early 2023.
- Labor exploited this to their advantage to secure election wins.
Labor's Surprising Seat Gains
- Labor increased majorities in traditional strongholds and won unexpected key seats.
- The defeat of Peter Dutton in his own seat is a striking sign of Liberal losses.