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Election Analysis: Why Did Dutton’s Coalition Lose?

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The Coalition has been left leaderless and defeated following the Federal Election on Saturday.

Anthony Albanese was re-elected Prime Minister in a landslide victory, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton lost his seat in Dickson.

Was Labor’s historic win as simple as the numbers tell it? Marlena Holdernesse has the story.

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Monday, May 5 2025

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