With one parliamentarian from the far north set to go, residents in some areas will go from being 15 minutes' drive away from their local MP to 15 hours.
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Topic:Analysis
Liberal candidate abandons court challenge for key Sydney seat
Gisele Kapterian abandons her court action challenging the election result in the federal Sydney seat of Bradfield.
Premier backs 'fierce advocate' for Kiama after by-election victory
The NSW Premier said Kiama now has the ear of the government after it claimed victory in the by-election triggered by the resignation of convicted rapist Gareth Ward.
The Queensland MPs facing an uncertain future as change looms
An electoral boundary review is hanging over the heads of the state's politicians and the redrawing can either end a career or make a once comfortably held seat a knife edge fight to retain, writes Jack McKay.
Independent MP to push for lowering of Australian voting age
Independent MP for Kooyong Monique Ryan vows to introduce a bill to parliament aimed at lowering the minimum voting age, after the UK decided to reduce its voting age from 18 to 16.
Defeated Liberal candidate petitions High Court on election outcome
The seat of Bradfield was won by just 26 votes. Now the defeated Liberal candidate has lodged a High Court appeal over 150 ballot papers that, she claims, could swing the result.
'Stupid' or misled? Voters demand AEC explain booth's 45pc informal vote
Residents of a small NSW town say incorrect how-to-vote information from Australian Electoral Commission staff meant almost half their federal election ballots were invalid.
Zoe Daniel calls for recount after Tim Wilson wins Goldstein by 260 votes
Following the completion of a full distribution of preferences in the inner-Melbourne seat on Saturday, giving Liberal candidate Tim Wilson a win by 260 votes, independent MP Zoe Daniel has asked for a recount, claiming "errors" and "votes moving to and fro in the final stages of the count".
Bean counting continues with few votes between Jessie Price and Labor
The vote count for the southern ACT electorate of Bean looks set to drag on for days, as the margin between the Labor incumbent and the independent challenger remains exceptionally close.
The key seats to watch in tonight's election result
Here's your quick guide to what to watch for in the vote count tonight.
These are the NSW seats to watch this election night
From a tussle over historically blue ribbon bastions to traditionally Labor-voting seats balanced on a knife edge, these are the seats to watch as results pour in over the coming days.
Topic:Explainer
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Your pocket guide to voting in the 2025 federal election
New to voting? Or just a bit rusty? Here's everything you need to know, explained easily.
'Disconnect' with major parties a major problem for this rapidly growing area
Working from home is key for these voters in one of Australia's fastest-growing areas but as the election draws near many people here don't think any Labor or Coalition policy will help them much.
Ex-One Nation senator referred to police for election bid despite bankruptcy
Former One Nation senator Rod Culleton has been referred to the Australian Federal Police for a third time over allegations he failed to disclose his bankruptcy status when nominating as a candidate in the upcoming federal election.
If you haven't enrolled to vote, you only have a few hours left
The AEC is urging Australians to enrol to vote in the federal election to have their say in Australia's democracy.
Voters warned to be wary of unsolicited postal vote application texts
Australia's electoral commissioner has urged voters to "carefully consider" who they give their personal information to as the election campaign gets underway.
The election has been called. What happens now?
The date is set, and here’s your cheat sheet to the 2025 Australian federal election.
WA political candidates tearing their hair out over sign vandalism
While the WA government remains odds-on favourite to retain government at Saturday's election, the fight for its most marginal regional seat has been anything but quiet.