The Latest Breaking News from AEC

Zoe Daniel requests recount in seat of Goldstein after Liberal Tim Wilson wins by 260 votes

AEC says it is considering recount request while opponent Wilson says he hopes Daniel ‘finds peace’

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2025

Independent Nicolette Boele declared provisional winner in Bradfield by 40 votes

Recount expected in Sydney north shore seat after Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian overtaken in final surge

The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2025

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

Australian federal election in four charts: Labor’s lower-house lead and the Senate state of play

Albanese’s party is on track for at least 85 seats and the final tally could well be more. Plus: the major party vote continues to shrink

The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2025

Here’s When Australia Can Expect To Know The Election Result

Australians will head to the polls today to vote for the next federal government and here is when we can expect to know the election result.

Pedestrian.tv · May 3, 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