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Who are Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton?

Apr 30, 2025
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INSIGHT

Indirect Vote for PM in Australia

  • Australian voters generally do not vote directly for the Prime Ministerial candidates except in two electorates.
  • Instead, they elect their local representatives who then determine which party forms government and thus the Prime Minister.
ANECDOTE

Anthony Albanese's Early Life and Career

  • Anthony Albanese grew up with a single mother in public housing and was the first in his family to finish school and university.
  • He has been in Parliament since 1996, elected as the youngest member then, showing his lifelong commitment to Labor.
ANECDOTE

Peter Dutton's Path to Politics

  • Peter Dutton joined the Young Liberals at 18 and ran for state parliament at 19 but didn't win.
  • He was a police officer for nine years, working in drug and offenders sex squads, shaping his political views.
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