May 3: Australia Votes

The 2025 Federal Election has finally been called.

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Australians will head to the poll booths on May 3, 2025, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced today.

With a little over a month until Election Day, political parties are gearing up for a fierce battle over key issues such as cost of living, healthcare and climate action.

The announcement

At a press conference in Sydney, Albanese highlighted the significance of this upcoming election, urging Australians to think about their future.

“This election is a choice between Labor’s plan to keep building or Peter Dutton’s promise to cut,” he said.

Australia will vote on May 3.

“That is the choice, that is your choice.

“Only Labor is acting on the cost of living. Only a vote for Labor will keep your wages growing.”

The response

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s opening speech outlined his plans.

“Under Labor, Australia’s had the biggest fall in living standards in the developed world,” he said.

Political parties are gearing up for a fierce battle over key issues such as cost of living, healthcare and climate action.

“Labor’s economic policies and waste and spending have increased the cost of living for everyday Australians.

“Australians are now paying on average 18 per cent more for rent, 30 per cent more for groceries and over 30 per cent more for power and gas.”

How to vote

As is customary, voting in the Australian Federal Election is compulsory for all citizens aged 18 and over.

Australians will need to visit their designated polling place between 8am and 6pm on May 3, 2025.

Voters will be required to cast their votes in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

For those who are unable to vote in person on Election Day, alternative options are available.

Voting in the Australian Federal Election is compulsory for all citizens aged 18 and over.

Early voting will be available from April 22, 2025, and voters can also request a postal vote if they are unable to attend a polling place on the day. More information at aec.gov.au/voting.

Additionally, Australians living abroad can participate by voting at Australian embassies and consulates through overseas voting. More information at aec.gov.au/overseas.

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has urged all eligible voters to ensure they are enrolled ahead of the election and to familiarise themselves with the voting process to ensure their vote is counted. Visit aec.gov.au to enrol, or to check and update your enrolment.

If you require additional support when you vote, visit aec.gov.au/assistance.

“Vote based on your Christian values”

It’s important that Australian Christians take time to pray in the leadup to any election.

As part of Hope and Prayer month, we will be taking time, here in the Hope 103.2 office to pray for the election and for all parties involved.

It’s also vital to remember our Christian faith, when voting, despite diversity.

“Our nation so desperately needs [Christian values] right now,” said Australian Christian Lobby CEO Michelle Pearse.

“The best thing you can do is be informed, and especially coming up to election time, you’ve got to make sure you vote based on your Christian values.”

Visit aec.gov.au for more.

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