Political Strategies and Lessons from the US Election

Major political parties are shaping their strategies for the upcoming federal election by reflecting on the recent US election outcomes. Labor's National Secretary has highlighted the importance of focusing on the economy to avoid the pitfalls that harmed the Democrats, while the coalition is adopting a more aggressive, Trump-like approach by amplifying voter fears around immigration and economic issues. For example, Peter Dutton's recent decision to withdraw support for capping international student numbers indicates a shift towards leveraging public dissatisfaction with immigration as a campaign strategy. This tactic aims to create a narrative linking immigration pressures to the cost of living crisis, thus rallying voter support ahead of the election.