Federal Election 2025

    AustraliaVotes 2025

    Your comprehensive guide to the 2025 Federal Election. Track polls, explore policies, and discover where you stand on the political compass.

    May 3
    Expected Date
    -52
    Days Left
    150
    House Seats
    40
    Senate Seats
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    Election Overview

    Understanding the 2025 Election

    Everything you need to know about Australia's upcoming federal election

    Current Government

    GovernmentLabor Party
    Prime MinisterAnthony Albanese
    OppositionLiberal-National Coalition
    Opposition LeaderPeter Dutton

    How Voting Works

    Preferential voting for House of Representatives

    Proportional representation for Senate

    Compulsory voting for citizens 18+

    76 seats needed for majority government

    What's at Stake

    The 2025 election will determine whether the Labor government secures a second term or if the Coalition returns to power. Key policy debates focus on economic management, cost of living, climate action, and national security.

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    Latest Polling

    Current Voting Intentions

    Track the latest polls and see how party support is trending

    Latest Polls

    Current polling data shows a tight race heading into the 2025 election.

    Primary Vote

    Source: Roy Morgan Research | Last updated: April 30, 2025

    Key Insight

    Labor's primary vote now leads the Coalition for the first time since October 2023

    Current Leader

    Labor leads primary vote with significant gains in the final weeks of the campaign

    Notable Trend

    Greens polling at 14.5%, their highest level in six months

    Two-Party Preferred

    Source: Roy Morgan Research | Last updated: April 30, 2025

    Current TPP Lead

    Labor leads Coalition by 11.0% in two-party preferred terms

    Swing Since 2022

    3.4% swing to Labor since the last election

    Projected Outcome

    Based on uniform swing: Labor Victory with increased majority

    Polling Trends

    Two-party preferred voting intention over 12 months | Source: Aggregated polls | Last updated: April 30, 2025

    Key Trend Analysis

    Labor Resurgence: Labor has seen a dramatic recovery since February 2025, with an 6.5 point swing in their favor over just two months.

    Coalition Decline: The Coalition's support has fallen significantly since President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement in early April.

    Voter Movement

    Analysis suggests that voters are returning to Labor from minor parties, with cost of living concerns now less of a factor.

    YouGov polling shows Anthony Albanese is now the preferred Prime Minister in every demographic group and geographic region across the country.

    Seat Projections

    Projected Seat Distribution

    Projected seats based on current polling | 76 seats needed for majority | Last updated: April 30, 2025

    Likelihood of Outcomes

    Labor Majority87%
    Coalition Majority6%
    Hung Parliament7%

    Analysis

    Current polling shows Labor is projected to win a substantial majority with 85 seats. The Coalition has seen a significant decline in support since President Trump's tariff announcements in early April. Labor is now leading in all states except Queensland according to YouGov polling, with Prime Minister Albanese leading as preferred PM across all demographics and regions. With only days until the May 3 election and many Australians already voting early, the Coalition's path to victory appears increasingly narrow.

    Battleground Seats

    Key Electorates to Watch

    These marginal seats will likely determine who forms government

    23
    Labor Marginals
    6
    Coalition Marginals
    3
    Greens Marginals
    2
    Ultra-Marginal
    < 1% margin
    32
    Total Battlegrounds

    Most Marginal Seats

    These seats have the smallest margins and could swing with minimal voter movement

    0%0.5%1%1.5%2%MacquarieGilmoreParramattaBrisbaneRobertsonLilleyDeakinLongmanLingiariChisholm

    All Marginal Electorates

    ElectorateStateMarginIncumbentStatus
    MacquarieNSW0.2%LaborUltra-Marginal
    GilmoreNSW0.2%LiberalUltra-Marginal
    RobertsonNSW0.8%LaborMarginal
    BennelongNSW1.2%LaborMarginal
    ReidNSW1.2%LaborMarginal
    BanksNSW1.4%LaborMarginal
    ParramattaNSW0.6%LaborMarginal
    PageNSW1.9%LaborMarginal
    DeakinVIC0.9%LiberalMarginal
    ChisholmVIC1.1%LaborMarginal
    HigginsVIC1.2%LaborMarginal
    CaseyVIC1.5%LaborMarginal
    MenziesVIC1.7%LaborMarginal
    BrisbaneQLD0.6%GreensMarginal
    GriffithQLD1.8%GreensMarginal
    RyanQLD2.5%GreensMarginal
    LilleyQLD0.8%LaborMarginal
    LongmanQLD0.9%LaborMarginal
    BlairQLD1.2%LaborMarginal
    LeichhardtQLD4.2%LiberalMarginal
    SwanWA3.2%LaborMarginal
    HasluckWA1.2%LaborMarginal
    PearceWA2.7%LaborMarginal
    TangneyWA3.7%LaborMarginal
    BoothbySA3.9%LaborMarginal
    SturtSA2.5%LiberalMarginal
    BassTAS1.4%LiberalMarginal
    BraddonTAS2.7%LiberalMarginal
    LyonsTAS5.3%LaborMarginal
    LingiariNT1.0%LaborMarginal
    SolomonNT3.7%LaborMarginal
    CanberraACT3.9%LaborMarginal

    Understanding Margins

    Margins represent the winning candidate's lead after preference distribution. Ultra-marginal seats (<1%) can flip with minimal voter movement.

    💡 A 2% swing could change 15+ seats

    Path to Victory

    76 seats needed for majority. Labor holds 26 marginals, Coalition 6, Greens 3. Small swings could determine the winner.

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    Key Issues

    Key Election Issues

    The following issues are expected to dominate the 2025 election campaign based on current polling and trends.

    Economy & Cost of Living

    High

    Rising inflation and interest rates have made cost of living the top concern for voters.

    Climate Change

    Medium

    Environmental policies and renewable energy targets remain divisive issues.

    Housing Affordability

    High

    Property prices and rental availability are critical concerns in metropolitan areas.

    Healthcare

    Medium

    Strengthening Medicare and addressing hospital wait times.

    National Security

    Medium

    Defense spending and regional security arrangements in the Indo-Pacific.

    Indigenous Affairs

    Medium

    Reconciliation and constitutional recognition remain on the agenda.

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    Past Election Results

    2022 Results

    Historical results from the 2022 election

    2022 Election Results

    Analysis of the previous federal election outcomes

    Primary Vote

    0%10%20%30%40%LaborLiberalLiberalNationalGreensNationalIndependentOthers

    Seat Distribution

    Labor: 77Coalition: 58Greens: 4Independent: 10Others: 2
    • Labor
    • Coalition
    • Greens
    • Independent
    • Others

    Two-Party Preferred Result

    0%25%50%75%100%LaborCoalition

    Turnout: 89.82% (-2.07%) | Invalid votes: 5.19% (-0.35%) | Total registered voters: 17,213,433