PoliticsAustralia faces the same issues that shifted US Congress in midterms, experts say

Observers say the Democrats’ midterm win could broaden Australia’s alliance with the US, while warning the result carries lessons for Anthony Albanese’s government. Voter concerns over living costs, the economic effects of the Iran war and datacentres may bite harder, as the changed balance in Congress could affect defence ties and relations with China.

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