The Guardian view on Australia’s federal election: progressives must vote strategically
Anthony Albanese has delivered steady, gradual reform – but a minority government might force Labor to push through bolder solutionsPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians know the government they elect on 3 May will have to navigate multiple crises.At home, a cost-of-living crisis is making daily life miserable for millions. Sky-high housing costs are locking younger Australians out of a life their parents took for granted. Continue reading...

Anthony Albanese has delivered steady, gradual reform – but a minority government might force Labor to push through bolder solutions
- Polls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverage
- Anywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guide
- Listen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: Gina
- Get our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcast
Australians know the government they elect on 3 May will have to navigate multiple crises.
At home, a cost-of-living crisis is making daily life miserable for millions. Sky-high housing costs are locking younger Australians out of a life their parents took for granted. Continue reading...