‘Flawed Catholic’ takes Australia forward

Peter Riddell  |  World
Date posted:  5 Jun 2025
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‘Flawed Catholic’ takes Australia forward

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Source: Wikimedia Commons

The federal election held on 3 May 2025 resulted in a landslide victory for the Australian Labor Party (ALP), led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Labor’s strong performance secured an increased majority in the House of Representatives, while the Liberal-National Coalition suffered heavy losses nationwide. In a historic outcome, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton even lost his own seat of Dickson.

The election was shaped by widespread concern over the cost of living, housing pressures, healthcare, immigration, crime, and climate action. Although religion did not dominate the campaign, both major party leaders – Albanese and Dutton – identify as Catholic, though neither is a regular churchgoer. Albanese described himself as a “flawed Catholic”, saying values like kindness and compassion, rooted in his upbringing, continue to influence his leadership.

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