Election Day In Australia: Inflation, Trump Shape Mood
Australians vote in a high-stakes election shaped by inflation, climate fears, and Trump-era tariffs. PM Albanese faces conservative Peter Dutton, with polls favouring a Labor return. Amid economic uncertainty, 18.1 million voters, over a 3rd already casting early ballots, will decide. Voting is mandatory, with turnout over 90%. Results may arrive Saturday night.