Australia election

News analysis

Pauline Hanson’s party is ‘here to stay’ after stunning South Australian election showing

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s far-right party received the second-most votes.

Australia’s Tasmania on track for minority government in the state after poll

Voters entering a polling place at Tranmere Hall in Howrah, Australia, on July 19.

Australia’s opposition parties on track to return to Coalition

Nationals Leader David Littleproud (centre), Deputy Leader Kevin Hogan (left) and Senate Leader Bridget McKenzie speaking to the media during a press conference in Canberra on May 20.

Albanese landslide offers rare chance to fix Australia’s economy, experts say

Australian Prime Minister Albanese's administration is faced with uncertain times caused by issues such as inflation and a housing crunch.

News analysis

Australia hands PM Anthony Albanese second term in flight to safety from Trump woes

Anthony Albanese, Australia's prime minister, second right, arrives on stage with his partner Jodie Haydon, right, his son Nathan Albanese, second right, and Penny Wong, Australia's foreign minister, at the Labor Party election night event in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Albanese was re-elected in Saturday's vote with an expanded majority, projections show, becoming the nation's first leader in 21 years to win back-to-back elections. Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg

Australia state broadcaster ABC projects opposition leader Dutton to lose seat

Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton speaks with the media after casting his ballot at the Albany Creek State School in Albany Creek, Brisbane, Australia, May 3, 2025. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas/via REUTERS

Australians sizzle on election day with ‘democracy sausages’ and ‘budgie smugglers’

A voter puts ketchup on a so-called \"democracy sausage\" on the day of the Australian federal election, in Sydney, Australia, May 3, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Voting begins in Australia amid polls shaped by inflation, Trump

People cast their ballots at a polling centre for Australia's general election at the Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club in Sydney on May 3, 2025.

Australians’ appetite for change at May 3 polls dampened by Trump and global uncertainties

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra on April 30.

Australia’s young voters set aside disillusionment to keep out right wing

The trend of the two major parties in Australia losing support among young voters has accelerated in recent years.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.