CANBERRA, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used his New Year's message to declare that the country can become stronger in 2025.

In the short video message released on Tuesday, Albanese described Australia as the greatest country in the world.

"And in the year ahead, with new determination and renewed optimism, we can build an even stronger Australia together," he said.

He thanked Australians who have worked through the holiday period, including defense force personnel, emergency service and health workers and people in hospitality and retail, for their sacrifice and said he hoped everyone has had time to relax and celebrate.

Albanese will face a general election in 2025 where his Labor Party aims to win a second term in power.

The election must be held by May.

In his own New Year's message, Peter Dutton, leader of the opposition Coalition, said that 2025 was an opportunity for Australia to get "back on track." Enditem

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