Western Australia has called a state election for March 8, marking a crucial test for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party ahead of a close federal vote due by May. A strong opposition showing could increase pressure on the national government.
Western Australia Premier Roger Cook, a member of Albanese’s centre-left Labor Party, announced the election date late Wednesday, seeking a third consecutive term for Labor in the state. The party has maintained a dominant position, holding 53 of 59 seats in the state’s lower house since its landslide victory in 2021, largely credited to its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite Labor’s stronghold in the state, pressure is mounting on Albanese at the federal level. Recent polling suggests a tightening national race, with the conservative Liberal-National coalition leading Labor 51-49 in a two-party preferred vote, according to a Newspoll survey last week.
Political analyst John Phillimore said a Liberal comeback in the Western Australia election remains unlikely, citing the state’s strong economy and stable government. However, the federal Labor government has faced declining approval ratings amid concerns over rising living costs.
The Western Australia election result will be closely watched for signs of voter sentiment before the nationwide vote expected by May, where Labor faces a tougher contest to remain in power.
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French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou survived two no-confidence motions on Wednesday, ensuring the adoption of the 2025 budget after months of political uncertainty. The vote follows Bayrou’s use of a constitutional provision to bypass parliament, a move that split the left-wing opposition.
A Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 struck the tail of a Delta Air Lines 737-800 while taxiing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday, prompting an FAA investigation and a temporary halt of some flights. No injuries were reported.
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has raised concerns that the mass deportation of criminals from the U.S. could pose a security risk to Pacific Island nations. Speaking in Washington, Rabuka called for better coordination to manage returning offenders with serious convictions.
Trump’s executive order banning transgender women from female sports has turned a legal debate into a national battle. Supporters call it a fairness measure under Title IX, while opponents say it violates civil rights protections. With lawsuits expected, the issue is likely headed to the courts.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss regional conflicts, Türkiye-EU relations, and economic cooperation. The talks covered Syria, Gaza, and the war in Ukraine, alongside trade and migration policies.
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou survived two no-confidence motions on Wednesday, ensuring the adoption of the 2025 budget after months of political uncertainty. The vote follows Bayrou’s use of a constitutional provision to bypass parliament, a move that split the left-wing opposition.
A Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 struck the tail of a Delta Air Lines 737-800 while taxiing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday, prompting an FAA investigation and a temporary halt of some flights. No injuries were reported.
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has raised concerns that the mass deportation of criminals from the U.S. could pose a security risk to Pacific Island nations. Speaking in Washington, Rabuka called for better coordination to manage returning offenders with serious convictions.
Trump’s executive order banning transgender women from female sports has turned a legal debate into a national battle. Supporters call it a fairness measure under Title IX, while opponents say it violates civil rights protections. With lawsuits expected, the issue is likely headed to the courts.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss regional conflicts, Türkiye-EU relations, and economic cooperation. The talks covered Syria, Gaza, and the war in Ukraine, alongside trade and migration policies.
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