Australian federal election 2025 explained: Everything you need to know

What we know about each major party's policy platform in the 2025 federal election

Explore energy, cost of living, migration and health policies from Albanese and Dutton in the 2025 federal election race.

Australian federal election 2025 explained: Everything you need to know

With the federal election coming up on 3 May, we've got you covered. Wondering who's running, what the main issues are, or what the party leaders are promising? SBS News has the answers to all your questions about the 2025 federal election.

SBS brings Federal Election news to all Australians in 60+ languages

TV Blackbox SBS brings Federal Election news to all Australians in 60+ languages With Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling the Federal Election for May 3, SBS has launched a dedicated Election 2025 Portal to provide news and analysis in over 60 languages. The platform features expert coverage from SBS News, NITV, and SBS Audio, breaking down key policies, candidate profiles, and the voting process for Australians from diverse backgrounds. Fro…

The 2025 Australian Federal election – implications for investors

Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy at AMP, discusses implications of the election.   The key points are:   Australian election campaigns tend to see uncertainty driving weak gains for shares, followed by a bounce. Labor is offering more of the same whereas the Coalition is offering smaller government albeit without much detail. A hung parliament & minority government is the biggest risk.   To return to decent and s…

Federal Election 2025: Key issues for Indian Australians

Australia’s next federal election is locked in for 3 May. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement kicks off a five-week sprint to the ballot box—short in duration, but long on political manoeuvring. With the economy, migration, healthcare, and energy dominating the national conversation, both major parties are looking to frame the election as a choice between clarity and chaos, hope and fear, control and compassion. It’s a familiar script…