Anthony Albanese, Australia's prime minister, faces the prospect of becoming the first single-term prime minister in almost a century as voters head to the polls. Albanese, who has a humble upbringing, became a senior minister in 2007 and has positioned himself more towards the center since becoming leader in 2019. While his government has made progress in areas such as emissions reduction and stabilizing international relations, economic struggles, rising cost of living, and housing concerns have plagued his tenure. Albanese's approval rating hit its lowest point earlier this year, and polling predicts a challenging path to retaining office.