Victorian voters react to Labor's win and the Liberal Party's electoral wipe-out in the federal election resultsTopic:Voting1h ago1 hours agoSun 4 May 2025 at 5:13amMany voters who spoke to the ABC on Sunday said they believed Australian voters made the right choice at the ballot box. (ABC News)abc.net.au/news/victorian-voters-react-federal-election-liberal-labor/105250460Link copiedShareShare articleVictorian voters say they believe US President Donald Trump, the Liberal Party's nuclear power plan and concerns about the future of NDIS funding were the main factors that contributed to the federal election results.A number of seats in Victoria remain too close to call, but the Liberals have failed to make inroads in outer-suburban parts of Melbourne despite extensive campaigning on cost-of-living anger.Meanwhile, Greens party leader Adam Bandt is at risk of losing his seat of Melbourne.Election essentials:Federal election updates and live resultsHow Labor carved a path to a landslide victoryWhat was the result in your seat? Look up the map of your regionThe ABC was out speaking to voters across the city on Sunday and none of the people stopped by reporters on the street said they voted for the Liberal candidate or were upset with the national result.Wills voter, Sema, said the election result was "a really strong statement from the country".She said the result was a response to "Trump-style politics happening elsewhere".Wills voter Sema says people were not expecting such a strong result for Labor. (ABC News)"I don't think anyone expected the landslide," Sema said."I think people maybe thought a minority government. So I'm incredibly proud".Kevin (right) says he believed Australians liked Anthony Albanese's kindness while Peter Dutton appeared too close to a Trump-style of politics. (ABC News)Kevin was visiting Box Hill from Casey, in Melbourne's west, where the Liberal seat could fall to Labor.Gruen Nation — Stream nowPhoto shows An election sign of Wil Anderson in a neighbourhood with a dog urinating on it with Gruen Nation Election edition and iview.It's election season and politicians are trying to sell you the world. The team at Gruen isn't about to buy it. They're taking a big swing at the election, showing you how the democracy sausage is made, all the sizzle and none of the meat.He believed Peter Dutton lost his seat — and the election — because of what he described as the "Trump factor"."I'm pleased that kindness won over economic rationalism," he said.He applauded Anthony Albanese's victory speech, which included asking the crowd not to cheer at news of Mr Dutton's loss."I feel comfortable if he represents me. I wouldn't feel quite so comfortable if Dutton was representing me."Paul, a voter from the safe Labor seat of Maribyrnong, which was previously held by NDIS Minister Bill Shorten, described himself as "very much a Labor greenie" and said last night was "a great result for Australia".Paul believes Australians rejected the Liberal Party because of its nuclear plan. (ABC News)He said he believed the Liberals' nuclear plan — which he labelled "pathetic" — had pushed people to vote for Labor."Angus Taylor, with his predictions on what the costings were, were just out of reach for everyone," he said.Ingolf says he's happy that Anthony Albanese will remain the prime minister. (ABC News)Ingolf lives in the seat of Deakin which looks like it has flipped to Labor from the Liberal Party."I voted for Albanese. I think he's done well. I think it's a good result," Ingolf said."I don't like speaking politics or anything like that … but he deserved to win."Liberals have 'a lot to look at' after resultCathy also lives in the seat of Deakin.She said she was more than pleased with the result.Cathy clapped as she told the ABC she was happy with the result. (ABC News)She said she believed Labor was more compassionate towards working class Australians while the Liberal Party was more focused on big business.She also rejected the Coalition's nuclear power plan, and had feared the future of the NDIS under a Dutton government."I just didn't like what they had to offer," she said."I couldn't be happier."She hoped the Labor government would take action on cost of living and do more for renters.Read more about the federal election:It took just over two hours to call time on Dutton's two decades in federal politicsHave Your Say: What was the issue, policy or event that decided your vote?Federal election map: See a quick snapshot of how the parties are performingWant even more? Here's where you can find all our 2025 federal election coverageCatch the latest interviews and in-depth coverage on ABC iview and ABC ListenMeanwhile, Deakin voter Damian Hess changed his vote this election after using an online voting tool to help him make his choices according to his priorities, including Victoria's debt and spending.Damian says the Liberal party had a lot of work to do after the election. (ABC News)He did not say who he voted for but said it was not someone he would have normally supported."I just tried to make a bit more of an educated choice this time and find a party that was more closely aligned to the variety of things that I think are important," he said.He said the Liberal Party had "a lot to look at" after the election.A family from the electorate of Aston said they were not expecting Peter Dutton would lose his seat. (ABC News)This family was visiting Box Hill, in Melbourne's east, from the neighbouring electorate of Aston where Labor looks to have retained power.They said they were expecting Labor to win the election but were surprised that Dutton lost his seat."Would have thought you'd do a little bit better if you were the opposition leader," they said.As the Coalition grapples with Labor's thumping electoral victory, key figures including MP Keith Wolahan, who held the Melbourne seat of Menzies, have acknowledged the party had work to do to appeal to urban voters."It was clear our party has an issue with people in urban Australia, which is where most people live," he told the ABC's Insiders program on Sunday. "We need to turn our mind to that like we never have before."LoadingLoading...Having trouble seeing this form? 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