In Australia, a general election vote is held, and the approval rating of the largest opposition party / Labor Party exceeds that of the ruling party / conservative coalition, and the focus is on whether the government will change for the first time in about nine years.
Voting began on the 21st of the Australian general election, with many voters lining up and casting one vote at the polling place in Sydney, the largest city.
In the election, the
ruling and conservative coalition led by Prime Minister Morrison and the
largest opposition and Labor Party will
be in power, with the majority of the 151 seats in the House of Representatives.
According to the latest opinion poll, the approval rating limited to the two major powers is
▽ the conservative coalition is 47%,
▽ the Labor Party is 53%, which is higher than the ruling party, and the
focus is on whether the administration will change for the first time in about 9 years. ..
In the election campaign, Prime Minister Morrison emphasized the track record of rebuilding the economy that was hit by the new Corona and the harsh opposition to China, where relations are chilling.
On the other hand, the leader of the Labor Party, Albany Gee, has been in a close battle by spreading his support mainly among young people by appealing for climate change measures and raising the minimum wage.
A 41-year-old woman who voted for her ruling party candidate said, "Prime Minister Morrison is responding appropriately to difficult challenges such as forest fires and the new Corona."
In addition, a man in his 60s who voted for the opposition / Labor Party candidate said, "I support the Labor Party's policies regarding climate change, national defense, employment, and wages. I hope. "
All votes will be closed by 7:00 pm Japan time and will be counted on the same day.