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Elections in Australia
constitutional monarchy
Elections in Australia: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Anthony Albanese; the system of government is constitutional monarchy.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Anthony Albanese live
Head of government - Australian Labor Party
In office since
23 May 2022
Party
Australian Labor Party
Head of state
Charles III
Region
Oceania
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Elections nearby - Oceania
Next election
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Government
constitutional monarchy
Capital
Canberra
Population
27 614 411
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Australia
Established
1901
Currency
Australian dollar
Official language
Auslan
Capital
Canberra
Region
Oceania
Area
7,692,024 km2
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Election history
3 May 2025parliamentary
Australian federal election
turnout 90.7%
21 May 2022parliamentary
Australian federal election
turnout 89.7%
18 May 2019parliamentary
Australian federal election
turnout 91.9%
2 July 2016parliamentary
Australian federal election
7 September 2013parliamentary
Australian federal election
21 August 2010parliamentary
Australian federal election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2022 - Scott Morrison Anthony Albanese
peaceful - no coup recorded
2018 - Malcolm Turnbull Scott Morrison
peaceful - no coup recorded
2015 - Tony Abbott Malcolm Turnbull
peaceful - no coup recorded
2013 - Kevin Rudd Tony Abbott
peaceful - no coup recorded
2013 - Julia Gillard Kevin Rudd
peaceful - no coup recorded
2010 - Kevin Rudd Julia Gillard
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Australia?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Australia?
The head of government is Anthony Albanese (Australian Labor Party).
When was the last election in Australia?
The most recent was the Australian federal election on 3 May 2025.
What type of government does Australia have?
Australia is a constitutional monarchy.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.