The 2025 Federal Election
Explained Simply
This year, on or before 17 May 2025, Australians will vote to decide who represents them in Parliament - the place where laws are made.
This election will determine which political party or group of representatives forms the government and makes decisions that affect the whole country.
What is a Political Party?
A political party is a group of people who share similar ideas and work together to get elected. The biggest parties are Labor and Liberal, but there are also smaller parties, such as Greens, and Independents (candidates with no party).
What Are We Voting For?
Australia’s Parliament has two parts:
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House of Representatives (Green Ballot)
Each electorate (area) elects one local representative (MP – Member of Parliament).
The party (or group) that wins the most seats usually forms government.
If a party wins more than half the seats, their leader becomes Prime Minister.
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Senate (White Ballot)
Each state elects 12 senators, and each territory elects 2 senators.
The Senate reviews and approves laws.
How to vote
Make sure you’re enrolled!
Enrol to Vote or Update Your Details
You have a few ways to vote in the election:
On Election Day – Head to a local polling place (usually schools or community centres) on election day.
Pre-Polling – Vote early at designated polling places in the weeks before election day.
Postal Voting – Apply for a mail-in ballot if you can’t vote in person.
Check out the Australian Electoral Commission website for more options and information.
Filling out your ballot
Make sure to number the boxes correctly - do NOT tick or cross!
Click here for more information on How to Vote and to Practise Voting.
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House of Representatives (Green Ballot)
Number every box in order of your preference.
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Senate (White Ballot)
Either number at least 6 boxes above the line or at least 12 below the line for your vote to count.
Where is Fadden?
Fadden is a federal electorate on the northern Gold Coast, covering suburbs like Runaway Bay, Labrador, Coomera, Helensvale, Ormeau, and Pimpama.
It’s a fast-growing area with a mix of families, workers, and retirees.
As your local representative, my focus is on tackling the issues that matter to Fadden - like cost of living, housing, infrastructure, and jobs - to make sure our community gets the support it needs.
Scroll down to Find my federal electoral division and enter your postcode.
Why Your Vote Matters
Your vote decides who represents Fadden in Parliament.
This is your chance to choose someone who will fight for real change.
Further resources
Australian Electoral Commission
The independent statutory authority and agency of the Australian Government responsible for the management of federal Australian elections, by-elections and referendums.
Who’s Running?
House of Representative Candidates and Senate Candidates
A site dedicated to making parliamentary voting information accessible, understandable, and easy to use so that you can hold your elected representatives to account.