Overview

• Australia's federal election on May 3, 2025, resulted in a projected victory for Anthony Albanese's Labor Party, ensuring a second consecutive term for the prime minister.
• Preliminary results show Labor winning 70 seats, shy of the 76 needed for a majority, leaving coalition negotiations with smaller parties and independents as a possibility.
• Peter Dutton, leader of the opposition Liberal–National Coalition, conceded defeat and lost his long-held parliamentary seat of Dickson in Brisbane, a significant blow to the conservative bloc.
• The campaign was heavily influenced by Donald Trump's tariffs on Australian exports, with Labor's tougher stance on Trump contrasting with Dutton's alignment, swaying voter support toward Labor.
• Turnout exceeded 90%, driven by compulsory voting laws and over a third of ballots cast early, reflecting strong public engagement in the election process.