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Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry

The Trump effect has left Dutton exposed and Albanese in poll position in this atypical election race

Donald Trump Peter Dutton Barrie Cassidy Tony Barry Coalition Labor AEC Australia
Creative composite of Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton and Donald Trump. For Australian opinion desk. 'The Trump effect left Dutton exposed and Albanese in poll position in this atypical election race'.
‘Despite Labor’s improved political performance, the real turning point in this campaign was Trump’s tariff announcements, and the share market’s response.’ Composite: Guardian Design/AP/AAP

With the 2025 election campaign in its final days, Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry share their observations on a campaign marked by Trump, global upheaval and a cost of living crisis.

Dutton ran ‘too many red lights’

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