WA Election 2025: A Political Test for Albanese and Dutton
Western Australia’s election results are more than just a state matter—they offer crucial insights into the federal political landscape. Both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are watching closely, as the results could shape their strategies for the upcoming federal election.
WA has long been a unique political battleground. In 2022, Albanese’s Labor secured a historic victory in the state, winning 10 seats and cementing his path to forming a majority government. Since then, he has made a concerted effort to maintain WA’s support, visiting the state nearly 30 times. But with the cost of living biting hard and political winds shifting, the big question now is: Can Labor hold its ground, or will the Liberals make a comeback?
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This state election, while largely expected to result in a Labor win under Premier Roger Cook, still holds valuable lessons for both major parties. For Albanese, it’s a chance to assess whether voters in WA’s outer suburbs—where mortgage stress and cost-of-living pressures are highest—are still backing Labor. For Dutton, it’s about whether he can capitalize on economic frustrations and start reclaiming lost ground.
The Liberals, who were decimated in WA in 2021, are poised to regain some seats. But the real test will be whether those gains translate to federal-level momentum. Three key seats are in play—Tangney, Bullwinkel, and Curtin—all of which could be crucial in deciding the next federal government.
Adding to the stakes, WA’s voter base has shifted. Millennials and Gen Z now make up a significant portion of the electorate, and they are less tied to traditional party loyalties. Meanwhile, polling suggests that while the Coalition is ahead of Labor nationally, many voters remain undecided—making this election a vital pulse check on the nation’s mood.
With Albanese potentially calling a federal election within days, this weekend’s WA results could be a defining moment. Will Labor’s dominance in the west hold strong, or is a political shift on the horizon?
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