Full Story Back to Back Barries: is the Liberal party a ‘broken institution’?
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May 4, 2025 In the wake of a historic Labor victory, the discussion dives into the Liberal Party's dramatic decline in urban regions. Key cities like Adelaide and Hobart reveal their growing struggles. There’s a focus on how effective media strategies are vital for the Liberals to reconnect with voters. The talk also touches on Anthony Albanese's leadership and potential policy courage, while the teals emerge as a lasting political force in the landscape. The need for the Liberal Party to innovate and regain trust through strong leadership is a central theme.
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Historic Labor Election Victory
- Labor's 2025 election win was historically significant, achieving its best two-party preferred vote since 1943.
- Albanese became the first since Howard to win back-to-back elections with a bigger majority the second time.
Liberal Party's Historic Defeat
- The Liberal Party recorded its worst vote result since its founding and lost its leader.
- They have minimal presence in capital cities and their seat count collapsed nationally.
Coalition's Policy Failures
- The Coalition had poor policies and lacked an economic narrative going into the election.
- Business lunches and nuclear policies failed to energize voters and revealed a lack of coordinated policy development.