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ELECTION SHOWDOWN: ALBANESE AND DUTTON CLASH ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HOUSING AND ECONOMIC POLICIES AS CAMPAIGN ENTERS FINAL WEEK

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ELECTION SHOWDOWN: ALBANESE AND DUTTON CLASH ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HOUSING AND ECONOMIC POLICIES AS CAMPAIGN ENTERS FINAL WEEK

Miko Santos

Apr 28, 2025

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Australian Political Landscape

Final Campaign Push: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton held their last campaign rallies and participated in their fourth leaders' debate, with national security featuring prominently.
Domestic Violence Initiative: PM Albanese announced a $20 million investment for a women's and children's trauma recovery center in East Gosford, addressing the alarming statistic that 24 women and 5 children have been killed by domestic violence this year.
Cost of Living Focus: Peter Dutton continues to campaign on economic issues, promising a 25-cent per liter reduction in fuel prices and $1,200 tax rebates for average taxpayers if elected.
Budget Improvements: Finance Minister Katie Gallagher released Labor's election costings, projecting the budget will be approximately $1 billion better off over four years compared to March estimates.

International Developments

South China Sea Tensions: Chinese Coast Guard has claimed a sandbank in the disputed South China Sea, releasing images of officers holding the Chinese flag on Sandy Cay in the Spratly Islands, an area also claimed by the Philippines.
Tragedy in Vancouver: A devastating incident in Canada saw a car plow into a Filipino heritage festival, killing 11 people aged between 5 and 65. A 30-year-old suspect has been charged with multiple counts of second-degree murder.

Key Domestic Issues

Housing Crisis: Both major parties have presented different approaches to housing affordability, with Labor emphasizing supply through the Housing Australia Future Fund, while the Coalition criticizes immigration policies they claim have contributed to housing shortages.
Domestic Violence: PM Albanese described domestic violence as a "whole of society problem," highlighting the importance of addressing perpetrator behavior and changing attitudes, particularly regarding online content exposure
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Economic Outlook

Credit Rating Warning: S&P Global has cautioned both major parties that Australia could lose its AAA credit rating if election promises lead to larger structural budget deficits.
Energy Policy Debate: The Coalition faces ongoing questions about the costing of its nuclear power proposal, which Labor claims would cost $600 billion.
Revenue Measures: Labor has announced plans to increase student visa application fees to $2,000, expected to generate an additional $760 million in revenue.

Looking Forward

The upcoming election will be a defining moment for Australia's approach to economic management, housing policy, and national security. With both parties presenting starkly different visions for the country's future, voters have clear choices ahead.

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