Five things to know about the Australian election

Five things to know about the Australian election
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. (Image: Getty)
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Australia will hold a general election on May 3, a hard-to-call contest between two leaders with sharply contrasting visions for the country.Here are five things you need to know about the coming poll Down Under.Blue collar boys The election will pit left-leaning incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese against staunchly conservative rival Peter Dutton.Both have blue-collar backgrounds, which sets them apart from former leaders who are more typically equipped with Oxbridge degrees and high-flying careers in banking or law.Albanese, 62, wa...

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