The only federal election with a lower voter turnout since the introduction of compulsory voting in 1925 was the Covid-affected 2022 election in which only 89.8 per cent of eligible voters cast a ...

The Australian electoral system is among the most complex in modern democracies. It comprises three levels of government—federal, state and territory, and local—each with its own election cycles.

Parliament was frequently prorogued in the early years of federation, and always prorogued prior to the dissolution of the House of Representatives for the purpose of a general election. Between the ...

Voting in Australia is compulsory -- a mainstay for the country's federal polls since 1925 -- and eligible voters who do not cast a ballot on election day are fined 20 Australian dollars (13 ...

On election night, the prime minister talked about ‘fairness’ and ‘Australian values’. To legally protect those values, we need a national human rights act.

Australia's Labor Party, led by Anthony Albanese, secured a landslide victory and a second consecutive term, in the 2025 federal election.

Australian federal election 2025 LIVE: Labor's new star Ali France reveals what Peter Dutton told her in a private phone call on the night she ousted him from Parliament ...

Australian federal election 2025 LIVE results: Insiders reveal frontrunner to lead the Coalition after demolition of Peter Dutton - and they're not happy about it: 'All we have for now' ...

The federal election is being held today, with 151 seats across Australia up for grabs. The Nationals hold Page by 10.7 per cent. Select Page from the live results below to see the latest count.

Australian Federal Election Results Map Leading party by electorate 2022 2025 Labor Party Coalition Greens Independent Other VIEW MAP Awaiting two-candidate preferred results ...

Voting is compulsory in Australia. So, what will happen if you didn't cast an early ballot or postal vote, or didn't make it out to vote today?