Australian Election 2025: Speckles the Clairaudient Crocodile Makes Bold Predictions on Winning Party

On the eve of Australia’s national election, two prime choices were dangled above a murky pool for a saltwater crocodile named Speckles to dive into. The first was an image of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the second, his main rival Peter Dutton. According to the University of Queensland’s Associate Professor of Greek History, David Pritchard, Speckles’s preference symbolizes ancient Greek divination techniques where signs were interpreted for future outcomes. In 2022, Speckles had predictively chosen the buffalo meat representing Albanese over former Prime Minister Scott Morrison. This time around, the croc quickly went for Dutton—a clear indicator. While this has become a spectacle, it is crucial to remember that Speckles is a crocodile and not aanalyst, so Australians should not take his picks as gospel. History curator Anne-Marie Condé reminds us that true democracy lies in informed voting, not in the choices of a reptile. Although it adds a light-hearted touch to the serious process, you have the real power with your ballot. Look into the candidates’ intentions, Condé advises, because the future of the nation is in the hands of the electorate through their choice of vote.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/02/speckles-crocodile-predicts-australian-election-winner