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Latest Election 2025 news

The latest breaking and developing news on the Australian Federal Election
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Election 2025 explained

Answers to all your key questions about the Federal Election
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Election 2025 podcasts

Listen to the latest from the Election 2025 race and explainers with our podcasts
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Sussan Ley, Leader of the Opposition and Deputy Leader of the Opposition Ted O'Brien (AAP)
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Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley and Deputy Leader of the Opposition Ted O’Brien (AAP)
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Election 2025 videos

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Who will be Australia's next Prime Minister?

Read our profiles of all the main candidates at the Federal Election 2025
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How to vote in Australia

Read our collection of guides with all you need to know about the Federal Election
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Election 2025: In graphs, charts and interactives

Explore the Federal Election 2025 through SBS News interactives
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SBS Examines

Misinformation and disinformation around the 2025 election dispelled
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