Australia is heading to the polls for the 2025 federal election, with key seats and outcomes set to shape the nation's future.
Polls close at 6pm local time, and counting begins immediately, including most pre-poll and some postal votes. The results may take time to finalize, so Australians should prepare for a potentially long night of updates. Key battleground seats will be closely watched as they could determine the overall outcome.
Stay tuned for live coverage, real-time results, and major moments as the election unfolds.
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Let’s hope Australians put our country first this time around and vote for leaders who actually care about our borders, culture, and sovereignty. This is our chance to take back control and make sure Australia’s future is decided by Australians, not global elites.
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When will we know the federal election outcome? It could be a long night
Polls close at 6pm local time across the country and election officials begin counting immediately. This time around, the majority of pre-poll and a proportion of returned postal votes will be counted on the night too.
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