Poll predicts minority government led by Peter Dutton

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

Published

6 months ago

December 16, 2024

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.

Boeing 787 crashes in India, 242 on board

Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashes in India en route to London, injuring passengers amidst safety and production challenges for Boeing.

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7 hours ago

June 12, 2025

Ahron Young

Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashes in India en route to London, injuring passengers amidst safety and production challenges for Boeing.

In Short:
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, while flying to London, injuring many passengers. This incident poses significant issues for Boeing, which is already dealing with safety concerns, and has prompted condolences from both Indian and U.K. leaders.

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operated by Air India, crashed in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025, while en route to London’s Gatwick Airport.

The aircraft departed at 1:38 p.m. local time with 230 passengers, including 169 Indians, 53 British, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese nationals.

Air India confirmed that injured passengers are being taken to nearby hospitals.

The 787 Dreamliner had operated for 14 years without a fatal incident before this crash.

Boeing response

Boeing expressed awareness of the situation and is gathering more information, although shares dropped drastically following the news.

This incident presents a significant challenge for Boeing, which has faced safety and production issues recently.

Local media reported smoke emanating from the crash site, and emergency responders were seen transporting individuals on stretchers.

The plane lost location data at 625 feet altitude and descending at 475 feet per minute before the crash.

The incident occurred in a residential area, prompting condolences from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who stated his government will assist local authorities.

Air India, recently acquired by Tata Sons, has been navigating difficulties as the former state-run carrier.

The jet crash is part of a troubling year for aviation, following other serious incidents, including a 2018-2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash that resulted in over 300 fatalities.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed concern for affected families as the situation unfolds.

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Pentagon reviews AUKUS deal to align with Trump’s agenda

Pentagon reassesses AUKUS deal to align with Trump’s America First policy amid concerns over alliance readiness and U.S. delivery capacity.

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20 hours ago

June 12, 2025

Ahron Young

Pentagon reassesses AUKUS deal to align with Trump’s America First policy amid concerns over alliance readiness and U.S. delivery capacity.

Pentagon Reviews AUKUS Deal to Align With Trump’s Agenda.
The Pentagon is re-evaluating the landmark AUKUS security pact between Australia, the U.S., and the U.K., aiming to ensure it fits with Donald Trump’s America First policy.

With Australia set to receive nuclear submarines under the deal, the review raises questions about alliance readiness and shared responsibility. But concerns remain about the U.S.’s capacity to deliver its end of the bargain.

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Markets react as inflation cools and the Fed watches on

New US-China trade pact raises questions; cooler inflation hints at possible Fed rate cuts, while markets react to rising crude oil and a strong ASX outlook.

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20 hours ago

June 12, 2025

Ahron Young

New US-China trade pact raises questions; cooler inflation hints at possible Fed rate cuts, while markets react to rising crude oil and a strong ASX outlook.

A new trade pact between the U.S. and China is raising eyebrows, but experts question whether it’s a game-changer or just more of the same.

Meanwhile, inflation comes in cooler than expected again, sending signals that the Fed may cut rates twice this year. All eyes are on markets, with crude oil surging and the ASX looking strong ahead of the open.

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