Australian federal election 2025 live: Australia polls, voting continues; Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton cast votes on election day – latest news

Voting booths open across Australia as last polls suggest Albanese set to be re-elected as Australian prime minister. Follow today’s news live

Under a perfect blue sky perhaps more reminiscent of home than the customary grey of London, ex-pats in Britain have been queueing up to vote at Australia House.

The wait to cast a ballot has been up to 30 minutes with the line snaking out of the entrance and up and down the pavement.