Many Australians have hinted that Peter Dutton and the right-wing Liberal Coalition could win next year’s federal election following Donald Trump’s surprise presidential victory.
Voters took to social media to reveal their first predictions after the US election result was confirmed on Wednesday night Australian time.
Some claimed the split between Anthony Albanese’s left-wing Labor Party and the Dutton-led Coalition will become more evident in the next election.
Many believe the Liberals could return to power when voters return to the polls in May next year.
“I’m sure the lesson the Australian Labor Party will learn from events in the United States is to do exactly the same things the Democrats did and lose to Peter Dutton next year,” one of them said.
Another wrote: “Peter Dutton – now it’s our turn to make Australia great again.”
A third commented: “What a wonderful victory for the people of the US, and we Australians will also savor this victory when Peter Dutton becomes our next Prime Minister.”
A fourth commented: “Guy whose country is about to elect Peter Dutton: ‘I can’t believe these idiots voted for Trump.'”
Australian voters predict the split between Anthony Albanese’s left-wing Labor Party and Peter Dutton’s right-wing Liberal Coalition will become more evident in next year’s federal election.
Australians believed Dutton could be the next prime minister after watching right-wing Donald Trump (centre) win the US presidential election on Wednesday.
Even Albanese’s tweet congratulating Trump on his victory was quickly inundated with comments from right-wing supporters.
“Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his election victory,” the Prime Minister wrote.
‘The Australians and Americans are great friends and true allies.
“By working together, we can ensure that the partnership between our nations and peoples remains strong into the future.”
One voter wrote: ‘Now let’s make Australia great again. Stop doing wake up things.
Another added: ‘Start packing your bags Albo, change is sweeping the planet and you are next on the list.
However, not all Australians were on board with the real possibility of a coalition government returning to power just three years after they were removed from office.
“All Australians must stay awake because we are next.” The Liberal Party is becoming increasingly right-wing and next year we will have elections. There is no time for strange things,’ warned an Australian.
Another added: ‘Hi Albo…remember you are a Labor Prime Minister and need to deal with the left and social equality. Dutton has your number, you need to whip Boofhead into shape.
Similar comments were left in Dutton’s congratulatory statement to Trump.
‘America has been an overwhelming force for good in the world. “When our close ally is strong and at its best, the world is at its best,” the opposition leader said.
Commentators criticized Mr Albanes (pictured with his fiancee Jodie Haydon) for being too ‘woke’
“May the years ahead be some of the most decisive for our Alliance in which, driven by the trials of our times, the need for deterrence and the cause of securing peace through strength, we will unleash the opportunities for defense, industrial and economical AUKUS in speed and scale.
“In this effort, we can draw renewed energy and confidence from the things that unite the American and Australian people: the principles we hold dear, the patriotism that drives us, and the pragmatism that defines us.”
Commentators said: ‘Mr Dutton, I sincerely hope that you will be key to driving this momentum in our country. You have my vote.’
“Spoken like a TRUE leader,” wrote another.
Meanwhile, others were left shaking their heads at the American voting system.
Unlike Australia, the United States does not have mandatory voting, meaning many Americans avoid casting their ballots altogether.
‘I don’t like much about Australia, but you know what’s great? Mandatory preferential voting. I’m screwed by it,’ said one.
Several Australians called on left-wing voters to be more vocal in the upcoming election, saying “this is no time for funny business.”
A second asked: “Why isn’t voting mandatory in the United States?”
A third commented: “Isn’t it sad that democracy and compulsory voting could actually be the key?”
A fourth wrote: “Also, as an Australian, I find it STRANGE that voting isn’t mandatory.”
Another said: “Australia has a lot of problems, but overall our electoral and political system is something I prefer to the United States.”
