Jubilant Anthony Albanese says ‘Labor will govern for every Australian’
Absolutely no shock here, but Anthony Albanese has got his Medicare card here tonight.
This card is not Labor red or Liberal blue, it is green and gold. It is a declaration of our national values in our national colours. Medicare belongs to all Australians.
Albanese promises:
Labor will govern for every Australian.
Anthony Albanese has secured a second term as Australia’s Prime Minister following a decisive victory for the Labor Party in the 2025 federal election. This marks the first time since 2004 that an incumbent Prime Minister has been re-elected, and the first Labor leader to achieve consecutive terms since Bob Hawke in 1990 .The Guardian+3Latest news & breaking headlines+3Financial Times+3
The election, held on May 3, resulted in Labor obtaining a majority in the House of Representatives. A significant development was the defeat of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, who lost his Queensland seat of Dickson to Labor’s Ali France .Wikipedia+14Wikipedia+147NEWS+14
In his victory speech, Albanese emphasized unity and optimism, stating:The Nightly+20The Guardian+20news+20
“Australians have chosen to face global challenges the Australian way—looking after each other while building for the future.”heraldsun+2PEDESTRIAN.TV+27NEWS+2
He also paid tribute to his late mother and called for respect across political lines, even urging his supporters not to boo Dutton during the speech .The Guardian+77NEWS+7news+7
Labor’s campaign focused on addressing cost-of-living pressures, expanding public services like Medicare and childcare, and investing in housing affordability. These policies resonated with voters, particularly in marginal seats across Tasmania, Victoria, and Queensland .AP News+5The Guardian+5Wikipedia+5
Conversely, the Coalition’s campaign, which included proposals for public sector cuts and a push against “woke” culture, failed to gain traction. Dutton’s alignment with Trump-style politics and internal party challenges contributed to the Coalition’s poor performance .The Guardian+2Latest news & breaking headlines+2Financial Times+2The Guardian+1Latest news & breaking headlines+1
With this victory, Albanese and the Labor Party are set to continue their governance, focusing on policies that promote fairness, opportunity, and national unity.
