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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson, the night before the federal election.

Millions of women across the country are celebrating the federal government's pre-election $793 million women's health investment, following a national survey which found two thirds of women reported experiencing gender bias or discrimination in the health system. But not everyone is included in the benefits around cheaper medication and rebates for longer consultations, with women on temporary vi...

From humanitarian visa pathways, raising the aged pension, and increased funding for youth programs – SBS asked audiences about the key issues that haven't received much coverage during election campaigning. This is what they said.

The campaigns are coming to a close for the 2025 Federal Election. Medicare has been at the heart of Labor's campaign, whilst the Coalition has tried to leverage the frustration of voters as Australian living standards decline.

SBS News Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson speaks to Greens leader Adam Bandt

Cost of living, housing, Medicare – some of the issues central to this election. But what some experts and advocates are saying is “absent” from the campaign trail is First Nations affairs. What are the key policy announcements? What are the interests and concerns of First Nations people? Where should Australia go after the referendum outcome?

Labor's response to Israel's war in Gaza might come back to haunt them in this weekend's federal election. Many in Australia's Muslim and Arab communities say they intend to vote Labor out in favour of Independents or third parties such as the Greens. Some independents argue that Labor has long taken their community's support for granted.

While electoral enrolment is currently at an all-time high, voter turnout has been in decline since 2007. The 2022 election saw turnout drop to its lowest level since compulsory voting was introduced in 1925. And one area where voter participation is especially low is in remote communities.

In the final week of the 2025 federal election, Labor has announced it will increase international student visa application fees, if re-elected. This comes as the party reveals its election costings, hoping to fund $760 million in election promises by raising international student visa fees from $1,600 to $2,000.

The Teals were the big story of the last election. We take a look at what the independents stand for and what helped their success last time around.

A panel of undecided voters handed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a convincing win at the end of the fourth and final leaders debate. With one week of campaigning remaining, the verdict of voters across Australia will be sealed on May 3.

An elected Dutton Coalition Government would establish a Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs to provide greater support for Australians being held in arbitrary detention overseas. The need for a Special Envoy has been identified by the Australian Wrongful and Arbitrary Detention Alliance as a key strategy to provide a stronger focus on efforts to free Australians being detained by certain countries...

The Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia says they are concerned multiculturalism isn't a key election issue in this federal election campaign. They've released a policy platform criticising proposals to change the citizenship 'values' test, ban refugees from Gaza, and deport dual nationals convicted of crimes. Chairperson Peter Doukas says he's also concerned migrants have becom...

The National Party of Australia, currently led by David Littleproud, has taken pride in representing regional and rural communities across Australia for over 100 years. While the party has never formed government on its own, it has played a big part in Australia's parliament.

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have clashed on the debate stage for a third time. The moderators said they wanted to push past the campaign lines and give voters something more.

The Australian federal election season has begun and you might be wondering how to have your say at the polls. Voting 101 from SBS News will be taking you through where and when to vote, how to vote, and what it is exactly that you're voting for.

The Australian Greens, currently led by Adam Bandt, are Australia's biggest minor party. They've grown from a protest party to a mainstay in federal parliament over the last 50 years.

Voters in the Torres Strait are preparing to cast their ballots in the May election. Climate change and water security have emerged as key factors in how leaders plan to vote.

Housing policy and national security issues have dominated the second leaders debate between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Housing affordability in particular has been as a key issue in the campaign, with both parties aiming major policies at first homebuyers in recent days.

Defence Minister Richard Marles says that Indonesia has assured Australia that it will not allow Russia to access one of its military bases. But the ordeal has been a diplomatic test for the two candidates for Prime Minister, as we hit the halfway point of the election campaigns.

With a federal election just weeks away, a minority government seems increasingly likely. So, what is minority government?

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have formally launched their parties' respective election campaigns, with Labor holding its event in Perth and the Coalition in Sydney. The launches have been dominated by the release of competing housing policies aimed at helping first home buyers.

In 2016, Chinese super app WeChat caught the attention of the Australian media after Chinese Australian voters were found to be engaging with the federal election on the platform. Since then, there's been ongoing discussion about misinformation targeting multicultural communities on non-English social media platforms like WeChat. Despite the increased community awareness, Australia may not be prep...

The Liberal Party of Australia, currently led by Peter Dutton, has the most election wins under its belt out of any other party in Australia. We take a brief look at the party's history and how it became the Libs we know today.

Day 12 of the federal election campaign was again overshadowed by trade tensions between the US and China. In Queensland, the Prime Minister pledged funding for school children to visit the Great Barrier Reef. And the Opposition Leader promoted his policy to cut net overseas migration, in Melbourne.