Federal Election 2025

Independent Kate Chaney and her Liberal rival Tom White are predicting a tight contest in the fight for Curtin, believing the result may not be known tonight.

Pollies need all the luck they can get today as Aussies head to the polls and one MP has been graced with a little extra this morning, after being pooped on by a bird. 

Federal elections come and go every three years, so if you need a refresher on how it all works— and the key 2025 seats to watch— we’ve got you covered.

Resources Minister Madeleine King and WA Premier Roger Cook have made their last pitch to voters on election morning, urging people to make the choice that keeps the country moving forward.

Australians have begun to hit the voting booths on election day, with leaders out and about making their final pitch to claim power.

Labor is at almost unbackable odds to win the election and as punters rally behind Anthony Albanese, there is even worse news for the Coalition according to the bookies. 

Australia could be set for its most diverse parliament ever. But some national changes are a certainty, no matter who is in charge.

Australians are heading to the polls in a federal election, with the likely outcome clearer following a five-week campaign.

Peter Dutton's narrowing path to victory must travel through one key state, with the coalition needing to add to its paltry tally of 10 seats in the state.

PAUL MURRAY: During this execrable election campaign, the Prime Minister and Treasurer have been allowed to consistently twist the truth, or just outright ignore it, and it’s worked.

When we look back, we can see the road to election day has had a multitude of signposts, flashing red lights, twists, turns and potholes.

More than 36 per cent of West Australians have headed to the polls early, with nearly half the country having already voted ahead of Saturday’s close of polls. 

Labor member Patrick Gorman will be pushing to maintain the seat he has held since 2018. 

You can hardly blame Australians for being late to the party when it comes to elections. Here are some of the defining moments of the past five weeks. 

The Prime Minister finished his election campaign with confidence, a passionate plea for a second term, and a poke in the eye for his opponent - although he also faced a confrontation of his own.