The Guardian view on Australia’s federal election: progressives must vote strategically

Anthony Albanese has delivered steady, gradual reform - but a minority government might force Labor to push through bolder solutions

Australians know the government they elect on 3 May will have to navigate multiple crises.

At home, a cost-of-living crisis is making daily life miserable for millions. Sky-high housing costs are locking younger Australians out of a life their parents took for granted.