# Australia faces same issues that flipped control of US Congress in midterms, experts say

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-11-06T04:45:24+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/nov/06/us-midterms-warning-for-australia-cost-of-living-fuel-prices
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/australia-faces-same-issues-that-flipped-control-of-us-congress-in-mid-b739dc/

Anthony Albanese’s government has taken a blow due to Iran war but voter anxiety around cost of living and datacentres may hit harder Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast The Democrats’ stunning midterm victory should broaden Australia’s alliance with the US, observers say, even as a new power base emerges in Washington, affecting Aukus, datacentre development and relatio

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