The 2025 Federal Election significantly turned Australia’s national political landscape. It was characterised by the Labour Party’s decisive victory, a weak opposition, and other notable shifts.
Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots failed to win a single seat even after aggressive campaign tactics, and had to face a lot of backlash for their strategies. If you want to learn more about the winners and losers of Australia’s 2025 federal election and what it means for the future of Australia, this article is here for you.
Labor Party’s Resounding Victory
The Labor Party successfully secured a second term in the federal election with a strengthened majority, which redefined its popularity in Australia. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured a historic win for the second time in the country’s general election. This is the first time in 21 years that an Australian Prime Minister has won a second consecutive term in three years. The opposition Conservative party, a coalition led by Peter Dutton, faced a heavy defeat and secured only 24 seats.
Although polls had predicted a close contest for the Labor Party, its victory can be credited to the idealism that the younger generation of voters believes in. However, one can’t deny that the fiscal problems that Victoria faces today are the result of the social agenda run by the Labor Party. One thing that the victorious party needs to remember is that socialism only works when the country has control over its resources. The Australian government needs to exercise complete control over its iron resources, gas, rare earths, and others.
The Future That Has Been Promised
Anthony Albanese has swept the second term with a greater mandate and an even greater majority. This means that every promise that has been made by the PM and the leaders is deliverable. Here is a recap of what has been promised by the Labor Party:
Tax Cut
The Labor Party will introduce a tax cut of around $268 next year and $536 every year after that. This step will reduce the cost of living and provide relief to more than 12 million workers.
This step was introduced in the March budget and gives households additional relief in addition to the tax relief announced in early 2024. Moreover, taxpayers can also claim an instant tax relief of $1000 for work-related expenses.
Environment
A federal environmental protection agency has been vowed to be introduced to take action against companies and individuals who damage the natural world. This body will work against entities that break the law and don’t follow best practices in their operations. With issues such as water pollution threatening the Great Barrier Reef, citizens are highly anticipating a positive change from the newly formed government.
Health
The Government promises a $8.5 billion boost in Medicare that will extend bulk billing for all adults, give facilities that offer bulk billing extra funding, and boost the GP workforce. It also aims to expand the telehealth industry through the introduction of a Medicare hotline.
Housing
The Labor Party has promised $10 billion to build 100,000 houses for first-time buyers. This will also allow first-time buyers to buy a house with only a 5% deposit.
Education
The government has promised to increase funding to public schools, which will help students improve their performance and enhance student retention rates. Student loan interest rates are also expected to be cut by 20%, making higher education cheaper for Australians.
Industrial Relations
The Labor Party will ban non-compete clauses for workers earning less than $175,000 and businesses from fixing wages and using agreements to prevent staff poaching.
Conclusion
With the Labor Party coming to power for the second time, there is a lot of expectation from the government. It has won a clear majority and mandate that showcase Australians’ trust in the party and the ideologies that it follows. The next three years for the government are going to be the most crucial times for proving their worth and why they deserve to be elected twice consecutively.
