Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Labor Party achieved a landslide victory, which, while not directly influenced by U.S. politics, was buoyed by widespread anti-Trump sentiment. Although Albanese did not position himself as an opponent of Trump, the global instability caused by Trump's policies indirectly affected Australian voters, who were primarily concerned with the cost-of-living crisis. The opposition leader, Peter Dutton, suffered a significant defeat, partly due to his alignment with Trump-like policies, which alienated many Australians. Dutton's campaign was marked by inconsistency and unpopular proposals, such as forcing government workers back to the office, which contributed to his loss. Despite the victory, the Labor Party's win was not a full endorsement of their policies, as many votes came from preferences given to minor parties and independents, indicating a desire for more substantial governance changes.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his center-left Labor Party secured a historic landslide victory, winning 86 of 150 parliamentary seats, largely supported by an anti-Trump wave despite not directly campaigning against Trump.

Peter Dutton, the leader of the conservative opposition, lost his long-held parliamentary seat due to his campaign's alignment with Trump-like rhetoric and policies, which were unpopular with Australian voters.

The cost-of-living crisis was a central concern for Australian voters, overshadowing direct discussions of Trump, though Dutton's perceived alignment with Trump's ideas earned him the unflattering nickname 'Temu Trump.'

Inconsistent policies and unpopular proposals, such as forcing government employees back to the office, contributed significantly to Dutton's loss, as they were seen as out of touch with the preferences of many Australians, especially women.

The Labor Party's victory was not an unequivocal endorsement, as their win was significantly aided by preferential voting, where many voters initially supported minor parties or independents before Labor.

Independent candidates, particularly women focused on environmental and centrist issues, known as the 'Teals,' continued to gain ground, reflecting a shift in the political landscape and dissatisfaction with the traditional parties.

Political analysts suggest that Labor’s win signals a demand from voters for more decisive governance and a break from incremental changes, urging the party to address broader concerns effectively.