The Latest Breaking News from AEC

Bradfield and Goldstein face nervous weekend wait for election result but Tim Wilson ‘very relaxed’

AEC considers sending staff to airport ‘at late hours’ to collect final postal and overseas votes before midnight deadline

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2025

Missing election ballot papers found at worker's home

More than 1800 ballots for the Sydney seat of Barton went missing during the election count, later being discovered at the home of a transport worker.

AAP · May 14, 2025

The AEC Is Investigating How Nearly 2,000 Ballots Ended Up At An Election Worker’s Home

It clarified the votes were counted at the polling booth before the ballots went missing, so the incident hasn't affected the outcome of the seat.

Pedestrian.tv · May 14, 2025

Australia election 2025: Results, what polls say and what’s at stake?

Here are the issues dominating the federal elections and which party is leading in the polls.

Al Jazeera · May 2, 2025

Fake news and the election campaign – how worried should voters be?

The spread of electoral misinformation and disinformation is undermining democracies around the world.

The Conversation · May 2, 2025

Police Launch Investigation Into Election Violence, Harassment & Poo Smears Across NSW

NSW Police have launched investigations into election-related violence, harassment, and vandalism-including poo smears on campaign ads.

Pedestrian.tv · May 2, 2025

NSW reports of alleged election-related violence and harassment include smearing poo on truck with Liberal ad

Ahead of federal election, parties have also reported arson threats and alleged attempts to intimidate diaspora communities

The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2025

How do candidates skirt Chinese social media bans on political content? They use influencers

This election, social media has been a major battleground as candidates try to reach younger voters. As Gen Z and Millennials now make up the dominant voter bloc in Australia, securing their support is more electorally important than ever.

The Conversation · May 1, 2025

The Trump effect has left Dutton exposed and Albanese in poll position in this atypical election race

As Australians prepare to vote on Saturday, Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry offer some final observations from the 2025 election campaign

The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2025

Afternoon Update Election 2025: nuclear protesters force Dutton departure; teal T-shirt investigation; and PM wrangles another dog

Trade union protesters dressed in hazmat suits and holding a fake Geiger counter interrupt presser

The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2025