The federal election will take place on Saturday, 3 May, 2025 after months of unofficial campaigning.
This election will see the election of a full House of Representatives (lower house) and for half the Senate (upper house).
During the election announcement Prime Minister Anthony Albanese focused on the cost of living for the average Australian with a promise of tax relief.
There has been a recent small drop in interest rates, inflation is down to 2.4 per cent. Labor has introduced tax cuts beginning mid-2026 giving Australian's a $5 per week which will increase to $10 per week from 2027-28. They have extended Labor's temporary energy bill relief for six months and will provide significant support for Medicare and bulk billing.
The Opposition would repeal Labor's tax cuts, has matched Labor's Medicare commitments and have said they will provide a 12-month cut to petrol the petrol excise, which they say would save a motorist who fills a 55-litre tank $14 a week. They continue to push a $600 billion nuclear future proposal.
The real question is, who will you vote for?
