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Poll predicts minority government led by Peter Dutton

Poll: Majority expect minority government, Peter Dutton favored over Albanese; Coalition leads Labor 51% to 49%.

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1 year ago

December 16, 2024

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A new poll by The Australian Financial Review and Freshwater Strategy indicates that the majority of Australian voters believe the next government will be a minority one.

Despite both major party leaders aiming for majority governance, a Labor-led hung parliament remains a possibility according to the poll findings.

Currently, 54 percent of respondents foresee a minority government outcome, reflecting consistent expectations from last month’s survey.

The Coalition continues to lead Labor on a two-party-preferred basis, with results showing 51 percent for the Coalition to 49 percent for Labor.

In the same poll of 1051 voters taken over the weekend, primary votes stayed steady, with Labor at 30 percent, the Coalition at 40 percent, and the Greens at 14 percent.

Major change

If these results were mirrored on election day, Labor could see its seats drop from 78 to 71, while the Coalition could increase its seats from 57 to 67.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to call the election by May 17, but there is speculation he may move the date up, potentially bypassing the scheduled budget announcement in March.

To form a government, 76 seats are necessary. Although the poll indicates a lean towards Dutton leading the next government, a significant portion still expects a Labor-led minority governance.

In terms of personal qualities, Dutton outperforms Albanese on most indicators, except for being approachable and relatable.

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Trump weighs U.S. role in Iran as Middle East conflict escalates

Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

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March 5, 2026

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Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

President Trump is consulting with top advisers on how the U.S. should respond once the conflict in Iran subsides. Decisions on military, diplomatic, and regional strategies are reportedly being finalised amid the ongoing conflict.

Meanwhile, Iran has targeted multiple regional sites while Israel intercepted a jet fighter over Tehran, signalling a dangerously volatile situation. International concern grows as conflicts risk wider escalation.

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U.S. submarine sinks Iranian warship near Sri Lanka

U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

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5 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

A dramatic video showing the sinking of an Iranian warship has been released by the United States, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. While the exact date and full details of the footage remain unverified, the images have quickly gone viral across global platforms.

U.S. Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that a U.S. submarine was responsible for sinking the Iranian vessel off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The development marks a significant flashpoint in maritime security across the Indo-Pacific.

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister identified the ship as the IRIS Dena, raising fresh geopolitical questions about Tehran’s naval movements and Washington’s strategic response.

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