HOW IT HAPPENED: Albanese wins second term in thumping victory over Dutton
Midnight – We’re signing off for the night
As the dust settles on Anthony Albanese being re-elected as Prime Minister, we’re signing off for the night.
Keep tuning in to 3AW for a special election edition of Sunday Morning, before all your favourite shows return from 5:30am on Monday.
10:55pm – Greens handed horror polling numbers
While all eyes have been on the performance of Labor and the Coalition, there’s an emerging story developing about how the Greens have fared in this year’s election.
Click BELOW for more on how the Greens performed on election night
10:40pm – Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks
Anthony Albanese has comprehensively won the 2025 federal election.
Press PLAY to listen to his FULL victory speech as heard on 3AW’s Election Night special
Press PLAY to hear part of Peter Dutton’s concession speech
8:28pm – Anthony Albanese returned as Prime Minister in clear victory, Peter Dutton loses seat
Anthony Albanese has won a second term as Prime Minister with a comprehensive victory in Saturday’s federal election.
In a shock result, not only did Mr Albanese’s Labor party win in a clear majority, but opposition leader Peter Dutton was sensationally ousted in his seat of Dickson.
6pm – Polls close in eastern states
Polls have now shut in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
Vote counting will now begin in several battleground electorates.
5:45pm – When was Anthony Albanese the ‘most stressed’ during the election campaign?
A political marketing expert has pinpointed the exact moment Prime Minister Anthony Albanese looked the ‘most stressed’ during the campaign.
Dr Andrew Hughes told Tom Elliott Mr Albanese was most under pressure during one particular moment of a debate against Peter Dutton.
Press PLAY to find out what the moment was
5:15pm – Peter Dutton runs ‘one of the worst campaigns’ in Liberal history
Tom Elliott hasn’t held back in his assessment of how opposition leader Peter Dutton has ran his election campaign.
Press PLAY below to hear Tom’s FULL comments before polls close
5pm – First polls are about to close
As polling booths in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland are about to close, Tom Elliott is presenting an election night special until 7pm.
The 3AW Mornings host will have all the latest updates as the first poll numbers come in.
11am – Polls are open
Australians are heading to the polls as election day unfolds across the nation.
Will Prime Minister Anthony Albanese win another term or will opposition leader Peter Dutton win power?
Keep listening to 3AW throughout the day for the latest updates.
Keep tuning into 3AW for all the latest updates and analysis from the 2025 federal election.