Dutton fails to secure majority as early vote count shows swing to Labor

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will be unable to form a majority government in Australia’s 48th Parliament, with early vote counts showing a swing to Labor and signs of trouble in his own seat of Dickson.

Sky News election analyst Tom Connell declared the Coalition’s path to victory was closing fast, with just eight per cent of votes counted but trends already favouring Labor.

Although some correction is expected with pre-poll votes, Connell noted a lack of positive momentum for the Coalition across key electorates.

BREAKING: “There is no chance of Peter Dutton being prime minister.” 7NEWS Political Editor @Riley7NEWS has declared Anthony Albanese will be re-elected. Special coverage on Channel 7 and 7plus | Live updates: https://t.co/b5LlsSsrmT #auspol #ausvotes #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/6hJB0aMJYB

— 7NEWS Adelaide (@7NewsAdelaide) May 3, 2025

Wow, it’s almost like these elections are scripted. Now Australia’s lining up to follow the same globalist clown playbook. Same corrupt rot, same economic decay—just a different accent. R.I.P. Australia 🇦🇺 You’re next on the chopping block. pic.twitter.com/KduJYjbvWh

— Market Mania 🇨🇦 (@MarketManiaCa) May 1, 2025

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