The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, is expected to call the federal election for a polling day in early May, as per Labor sources. Speculation had suggested that Albanese could visit the governor general to capitalize on momentum from the federal budget and draw attention away from Peter Dutton’s budget reply speech. Dutton plans to oppose new income tax cuts and instead commit to halving the fuel excise for 12 months, among other announcements on gas supply, housing, and migration.
Albanese is considering calling the election for May 3, 10, or 17, with May 3 being the most anticipated date. Labor MPs and strategists believe the government has gained momentum recently, with the Coalition’s mixed messaging and Dutton’s missteps causing negative headlines. Opinion polls indicate a potential hung parliament after the election, necessitating negotiation with the crossbench to form a minority government.
The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet mistakenly published a post on X stating that the government was operating in accordance with caretaker conventions pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election, which was quickly deleted. The government has not yet entered caretaker mode as parliament has not been dissolved. The upcoming election is poised to be a closely contested battle between Albanese’s Labor Party and Dutton’s Coalition, with both sides gearing up for a tough campaign ahead.
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