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Key FactsFederal Election Set for May 3
Mar 27, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The Prime Minister has announced the federal election will be held on May 3.
- Anthony Albanese emphasized cost-of-living and Medicare as key campaign issues.
- Voters will have five weeks to prepare for the election, coinciding with multiple public holidays.
- Challenges lie ahead, including upcoming RBA decisions and potential trade tariffs.
This thing here, your Medicare card, they're all in your hands because only Labor has the plan to make you better off over the next three years.— Anthony Albanese speaking to voters about the importance of the Labor Party for Australia's future.
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