Anthony Albanese has secured a second term as Prime Minister, with Labor securing victory in the 2025 federal election. Opposition leader Peter Dutton has conceded defeat in his Queensland seat of Dickson, becoming the first federal opposition leader in history to lose his own electorate.
Key Takeaways
- Anthony Albanese has secured re-election, becoming the first Australian prime minister since John Howard to win consecutive terms.
- In an unprecedented result, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has lost his Queensland seat of Dickson – making him the first federal opposition leader in history to be ousted at the ballot box.
- Labor’s Ali France, a former journalist and para-athlete, defeated Dutton in his Brisbane electorate after three campaigns.
- Labor emerged with a commanding majority, securing 83 seats in the House of Representatives – well above the 76 needed to govern. It marks a 2.76% national two-party preferred swing in Labor’s favour, driven largely by gains in suburban and outer-metro seats.
- The Coalition suffered a historic collapse, projected to win just 35 seats across its three parties – its lowest tally in the modern era.
- Nationally, the Liberal vote fell by nearly four points to 31.9%, with independents and minor parties picking up ground.
What did Albanese say?
In a triumphant victory speech, an emotional Anthony Albanese said Australians had voted for “fairness, aspiration and opportunity for all” and pledged to “repay their trust every day.”
“Today, the Australian people have voted for Australian values: for fairness, aspiration and opportunity for all; for the strength to show courage in adversity and kindness to those in need,” Albanese said.
He highlighted the need for national unity, cost-of-living relief and renewed his commitment to Indigenous reconciliation: “We will be a stronger nation when we close the gap.”
He also urged his supporters to treat his defeated opponent with respect, stopping jeers at the mention of Peter Dutton.
What did Peter Dutton say?
Conceding both the election and his own seat, Peter Dutton accepted full responsibility for the Coalition’s defeat.
“We didn’t do well enough in this campaign,” he told supporters in Brisbane. “I accept full responsibility for that. Earlier on I congratulated the Prime Minister and wished him all the very best. He should be proud of what he’s achieved.”
“Our Liberal family is hurting across the country tonight… we’ve been defined by our opponents in this election, which is not the true story of who we are, but we’ll rebuild from here.”
He also acknowledged his successor in Dickson, Labor’s Ali France, saying: “She will do a good job as a local member.”
