Australia federal election 2025 results live: Where and when to watch
votes today. The contest between Prime Minister
Anthony Albanese
and Opposition Leader
Peter Dutton
has been intense, with key issues like
housing affordability
,
cost of living
, and
climate policy
at the forefront. With over half the electorate having voted early, anticipation builds for tonight's results.
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Anthony Albanese's Labor Party promised more affordable housing, better Medicare funding, and a strong push toward renewable energy. On the other side, Peter Dutton and his party campaigned on economic measures like fuel excise cuts, tax breaks, and a long-term nuclear energy plan. Additionally, both parties support cheaper medicines and restrictions on foreign home ownership.
Minor parties, especially the Greens, added pressure with bold policies on climate and renters' rights, making this one of the most closely watched elections in recent years
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs said 'a record' 111 overseas voting locations have been set up in the 83 countries where Australians are casting their ballots, among countries like Japan, Osaka, Bali, etc.
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The election result is expected to be called tonight, though the exact timing will depend on how close the contest is. According to Antony Green, the ABC's veteran election analyst, a clear result could be known as early as 7:30 pm AEST. If the outcome is tight, the count could stretch late into the night.
To follow the election updates, analysis, and seat projections, major networks are offering coverage:
ABC: Coverage begins at 5:30 PM AEST with David Speers and Sarah Ferguson. Veteran analyst Antony Green will provide real-time updates in his final election night appearance.
7NEWS: Starting at 4 PM AEST, Michael Usher and Natalie Barr lead the "Australia Decides – The Results Live" special, featuring political editor Mark Riley and real-time data analysis.
Nine Network: At 5 PM AEST, Ally Langdon and Peter Overton host "Election 2025: Australia Decides," with live reports from party headquarters and expert analysis.
Sky News Australia: Coverage kicks off early at 6 AM AEST, with continuous updates throughout the day. Kieran Gilbert leads the evening panel from 5 PM, featuring political heavyweights and real-time results from chief analyst Tom Connell.
Network 10: From 6 PM AEST, Sandra Sully, Hugh Riminton, and Ashleigh Raper provide coverage, including insights from a diverse panel and satirical commentary by The Betoota Advocate.
SBS and NITV: At 6:30 PM AEST, Janice Petersen and Anna Henderson host a special edition of World News, with NITV offering Indigenous perspectives from the Northern Territory.
This election is about the direction Australia will take in the coming years in an unstable world and a fluctuating economy.
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