The article analyzes how various Australian media outlets endorsed candidates in the 2025 federal election. There was no single consensus. The Sydney Morning Herald endorsed Anthony Albanese with reservations, criticizing his government's lack of ideas and reforming zeal, while The Australian backed Peter Dutton, citing the Coalition's stronger stance on defense, energy, and the economy despite acknowledging Dutton's policy shortcomings. The Canberra Times favored Albanese, while the Australian Financial Review chose Dutton as the 'least worst' option, expressing disappointment in both campaigns. The Nightly, from Western Australia, called for Albanese to be punished for a poor three years in office, also criticizing Dutton. The Courier-Mail urged voters to avoid the Greens and while acknowledging Albanese's better campaign, didn't give a full endorsement. Guardian Australia's editor highlighted Dutton's better communication skills, but criticized his lack of a clear message compared to Albanese's focused campaign on cost of living.