Australians headed to the polls on May 3, 2025, in a fiercely contested general election that will determine if Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labour government retains power. Over 18 million voters are casting ballots in an election shaped by economic strain, housing crises, climate concerns, and fallout from US President Donald Trump's tariff war.

Labour, which ousted a decade-long conservative rule in 2022, holds a slim majority in the 151-seat House of Representatives. A Newspoll shows Labour slightly ahead at 52.5% against Peter Dutton's Liberal-National coalition. Key issues driving voters include soaring inflation, record housing prices, and strained Australia-US trade ties.

With millennials and Gen Z voters outweighing senior citizens for the first time, housing affordability is a pivotal concern. Analysts predict a possible minority government as independents gain ground. Final results will emerge progressively after counting begins at 6pm AEST. The verdict could reshape Australia's domestic and foreign policy landscape dramatically.