Hey there! 🇦🇺 Big news from Australia! The country’s leaders are making their final speeches before the big election tomorrow! 🗳️ Let’s find out what’s happening!
Who Are the Leaders?
Australia has two main leaders running for Prime Minister:
- Anthony Albanese: He’s the current Prime Minister and leader of the Labor Party.
- Peter Dutton: He’s the leader of the Coalition, the main opposition party.
What Are They Saying?
Both leaders have been traveling all over Australia to talk to people and share their ideas!
Mr. Albanese wants to be re-elected and become the first leader to win two elections in a row since 2004! He visited places like Queensland, Victoria, and Tasmania. He says the other party isn’t ready to lead, saying, “Australia deserves better, and I’ll give them better.”
Mr. Dutton believes he can win, even though polls show he’s behind. He remembers when, in 2019, his party surprised everyone and won! He said, “I think there will be some big surprises on election night.” He promises that life will be “cheaper” if he becomes Prime Minister.
What Do the Polls Say?
Opinion polls are like surveys that guess who might win. Right now, they think Mr. Albanese’s Labor Party might win again. But sometimes, like in 2019, the polls can be wrong!
Who Else Is Important?
If neither big party wins enough seats, a smaller party called the Greens might become very important! They could help decide who becomes the Prime Minister.
Lots of People Are Voting Early!
Did you know? Over 5.6 million Australians have already voted before the official election day! 📮 That’s a record-breaking number!
What Matters to Australians?
A survey showed that Australians care a lot about:
- 🏠 Cost of living (how expensive things are)
- 💰 The economy (money and jobs)
- 🌏 Climate change
- 🏡 Housing (finding a place to live)
Over 90% think it’s harder for young people to buy a home now than it was for their parents.
Why Is This Important?
Elections are how people choose their leaders. It’s exciting to see democracy in action! Let’s see who will lead Australia after the votes are counted! 🤗
Do you have a favorite? Who do you think will win? Stay tuned to find out! 🎉
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
