On January 27, 2025, Perth became the epicenter of Australian politics as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton campaigned ahead of the upcoming Federal election.

Dutton criticized the current government for contributing to a cost-of-living crisis, a housing crisis, and rising safety concerns among Australians.

At the Claremont Hotel, Dutton received strong support as he launched the campaign for Liberal candidate Tom White, aiming to defeat teal-independent Kate Chaney in the Curtin seat.

As the election approaches, Albanese faces declining approval ratings, yet he remains confident that Labor can still form a government and is focused on delivering cost-of-living relief.

Dutton is expected to hold a press conference on January 29, 2025, where he will further outline his campaign strategies after attending a memorial service for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Both leaders emphasized the significance of Western Australia in the election, with Albanese making his second visit in weeks to attract voters with substantial election promises.

Albanese announced a $350 million commitment to widen the Kwinana Freeway, aiming to alleviate commuter congestion, with matching funds from the State Labor government bringing the total investment to $700 million.

He highlighted that this project would create jobs, improve safety, and reduce congestion for the approximately 100,000 vehicles that use the freeway daily.

This investment also builds on a previous $67 million commitment for the Westport project, which is crucial for future trade in Western Australia.

In contrast, Dutton's plans for a nuclear reactor in Collie have faced skepticism, with WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam arguing that immediate energy needs should focus on gas solutions.

He described the 2022 loss in the Curtin seat as a shock and emphasized that it is a must-win for the Liberals, asserting that momentum for change is building due to public discontent.

Recent polling indicates that the coalition has increased its lead over Labor on a two-party preferred basis to 51%, marking a one-point increase from the previous poll.