Fri Mar 28 00:52:31 UTC 2025: ## Australian PM Calls Snap Election Amid Tight Polls

**Sydney, March 28, 2025** – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a national election for May 3rd, triggering a five-week campaign expected to be heavily focused on the cost of living. While the Labor party secured a majority in the 2022 election, recent polls indicate a tight race with the Liberal-National coalition, particularly after the redistribution of votes from smaller parties. The election will determine whether Albanese’s Labor government retains power.

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