Edebiri hides in a bathtub in “Opus.” (Anna Kooris/A24 via AP)

Analysts argue that mirroring Trump switched from a political positive for Australian conservatives to a negative after Trump imposed global tariffs.Trumpet of Patriots, a minor party inspired by Trump policies with an advertising budget funded by mining magnate Clive Palmer that eclipsed the major parties, attracted only 2% of the vote.

Zareh Ghazarian, a lecturer in politics at Monash University, in Melbourne, questioned the significance of the “DOGE-y Dutton” lable in the election result.“We won’t know. But I’m not sure it had a massive impact,” Ghazarian said. “It is a huge win for Labor and it’s a massive rebuke for the Liberal Party.”U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Albanese on his election to a second three-year term.

“Australia is a valued ally, partner, and friend of the United States. Our shared values and democratic traditions provide the bedrock for an enduring alliance and for the deep ties between our peoples,’ Rubio said in a statement.“The United States looks forward to deepening its relationship with Australia to advance our common interests and promote freedom and stability in the Indo-Pacific and globally,” he added.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a fellow center-left leader, congratulated Albanese on his victory.

“The U.K. and Australia are as close as ever – which goes to show that long-distance friendships can be the strongest,” Starmer said. “I know that we will continue to work together on our shared ambitions, including on trade, investment and energy, working towards a better life for working people in the U.K. and Australia.”Children walk past a tree brought down by an elephant on the periphery of Save Valley Conservancy, Thursday, July 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

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