Federal Election 2025

The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader have cast the only votes they can truly count on as the clock ticks towards polls closing on the east coast.

Mark McGowan has put back on his politics hat to lend a hand on the Federal election campaign trail, handing out flyers as a volunteer.

Anthony Albanese has joined millions of Australians and submitted his ballot with mere hours until the count begins to decide who forms the next government.

A fierce fight for WA’s newest seat has exposed a divide in Coalition ranks in WA, with star Nationals recruit Mia Davies launching an election eve attack ad warning voters against the ‘big party duopoly’.

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.