Election 2025 LIVE updates: Australia voting, polls open, Peter Dutton, Anthony Albanese campaign on election day; results to come

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Key Battleground: Western Australia

The 2025 Australian election focuses intensely on Western Australia, a state crucial in determining the outcome. The Coalition hopes to mount a comeback, while Labor aims for re-election, potentially in a minority or majority government.

Contrasting Arguments

Opposition spokesman Andrew Hastie criticizes Labor's handling of migration, housing, infrastructure, and services, claiming they've forgotten outer suburban and regional Australians. In contrast, Resources Minister Madeleine King presents a stark choice between Labor's plans for Australia's future and the Coalition's perceived cuts.

Focus on WA

The article highlights the specific campaigns in Western Australia, mentioning campaigning in electorates like Canning and Brand. It emphasizes the importance of WA's voting patterns in determining the overall election results.

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