I fear that this pretty much seals the fate for federal Labor. Around the world we have seen incumbents lose to their opponents due to perceived poor economic conditions. I just hope the independents and minor parties benefit more than the coalition.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-18/gloomier-economy-to-shape-election-mid-year-budget/104740160?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web