The Daily Aus Election recap: WTF just happened?
May 4, 2025
The recent federal election in Australia saw a significant victory for Labor, securing 85 seats and reshaping the political landscape. The hosts dive into the implications of this win and the Coalition's surprising losses, including Peter Dutton's defeat. They analyze the slow Senate counting and highlight key performances, like David Pocock's gains. The discussion also covers the rise of Pauline Hanson's One Nation party and the need for fresh leadership within the Liberals as they face future challenges in a changing political environment.
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Labor's Historic Landslide Victory
- Labor achieved a historic landslide victory, increasing their seats from 77 to at least 85.
- This is the largest majority since 2007, surpassing Kevin Rudd's win with over 83 seats.
Coalition's Dramatic Electoral Loss
- The coalition suffered a dramatic loss, dropping from 58 to 37 seats.
- This may be the coalition's lowest primary vote, posing an existential threat to the party.
Peter Dutton's Unexpected Loss
- Peter Dutton unexpectedly lost his own Dixon seat, a rare event last seen in 2007 with John Howard.
- Ali France won Dixon decisively, with a margin that will no longer classify it as a marginal seat.