At a media event not far from the Swan River, applause broke out as the party touted its success in holding all four seats won in 2022 — and adding Moore to the tally.
Although he couldn’t vote, 66-year-old Donny McKenzie from Scotland said Labor’s victory was a win for “proper policies”.
Donny McKenzie, 66, said Donald Trump’s ‘bully’ behaviour impacted voters. Source: SBS / Christopher Tan
“I think they [Liberals] still didn’t realise Mr Trump is a bully,” he said.
“The writing was on the wall with Mr Trump that he’s a failure. Especially with all these policies on tariff attacks, they are crazy and are just making everyone poorer.”
McKenzie also said immigration has to be a key policy of any Australian government.
“After all, Australia started as immigrants, that’s what it’s all about,” he said.
For 34-year-old Tim Lapsley, the result reflected a broader message.
“It’s a rejection of the cultural politics the Liberals tried to push. People don’t want that,” he said.
“Labor now has a clear mandate. Housing needs real reform — not more money thrown at inflated prices.”
Tim Lapsley, 34, would like to see the re-elected Labor government do more to address housing issues. Source: SBS / Christopher Tan
He also hoped Australia would “step up” on global issues.
“There should be more pressure on Israel to end the war — even if Australia’s power is limited, it still matters.”
— Christopher Tan