Federal (Commonwealth)
Government
- PM: Anthony Albanese
- Deputy PM: Richard Marles
- Treasurer: Jim Chalmers
- Majority: Labor majority in House of Representatives (post–May 2025 election); Senate requires crossbench negotiation
Opposition
- Leader: Angus Taylor (from Feb 2026; post-Dutton/Ley)
Electoral context
- Chambers: 151 HoR (preferential) + 76 Senate (STV)
- Next election: By May 2028 (three-year max from May 2025)
- Early election: Possible (PM discretion); double dissolution rare
Polling snapshot
| Date | Pollster | ALP 2PP | L/NP 2PP | Greens | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Newspoll | — | — | — | — |
Trend: To be filled on first weekly review
Last major shift: May 2025 federal election (Labor landslide); Feb 2026 Liberal spill — Taylor replaces Ley
Next poll expected: Newspoll (~fortnightly)
Key swing seats
See federal pendulum. Marginal seats (<5%) disproportionately set the campaign agenda.
Federal implications
N/A (this is the federal hub). Watch state results 6–12 months before federal elections for polling spillover.
Implications for [your domain]
Add your use case during quarterly review.