Federal Election 2025: How to watch Sky News Australia's live election coverage as voters decide on who will lead the country
As Australians decide who will lead the country on Saturday May 3 , Sky News will bring viewers all the numbers, seats, and swings as polls close in this tight election where every single vote matters.
The country's top political team with the experience, commitment, and insight you can trust will deliver unparalleled live coverage of the 2025 Federal Election featuring the fastest and most accurate results, expert analysis, and on-the-ground reporting from across the country.
S ky News Australia's unrivalled election coverage will be streaming live here on SkyNews.com.au. F or all the latest updates in the crucial week leading up to polling day, get a SkyNews.com.au Streaming Subscription for just $5. Sky News' election coverage lineup
Sky News will continue its live coverage on Sunday May 4, tracking all the seat-by-seat election results and what it means for our nation.
At 6.00am, Weekend Edition: Australia's Verdict begins hosted by Tim Gilbert, who will review the full results and political fallout from the night before.
From 7.00am, Sunday Agenda: Australia's Verdict with Andrew Clennell will guide viewers through the major developments and political reactions.
Outsiders will follow at 9.00am hosted by Rowan Dean, Rita Panahi and James Morrow.
At 11.00am, Business Weekend hosted by Ross Greenwood will look at the economic implications of the election results.
Election analysis continues from 12.00pm with NewsDay: Australia's Verdict hosted by Kieran Gilbert, followed by Afternoon Agenda: Australia's Verdict from 2:00pm, with Ashleigh Gillon.
The day wraps up with Holly Stearnes returning to host NewsNight: Australia's Verdict from 5.00pm, providing the latest updates and final tallies.
Tom Connell will continue his analysis of key seats across the day.
To be the first in the know on election night when Sky News Australia's leading decision desks calls seats as they fall, stream online with a SkyNews.com.au Streaming Subscription. How to watch the live election action
Sky News live election coverage will be available across its breadth of broadcast, digital and audio platforms including Sky News and the Sky News Election Channel, free-to-air channel Sky News Regional and FAST channel Sky News Now.
The election action will be streamed via SkyNews.com.au and the Sky News Australia app which is available across mobile, tablet and compatible Smart TV devices.
An audio broadcast will be available on Sky News Radio on DAB+ digital radio in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
SkyNews.com.au will be the best destination for live data updates and to be the first to know when seats are called, with interactive features giving users an in-depth look as the national contest unfolds or drilling down to comprehensive analysis of data coming in from individual seats.
Don't miss a moment of breaking political news as Australians get ready to head to the polls. Live rolling coverage is available online any time with a SkyNews.com.au Streaming Subscription. Sky News program schedule
Saturday May 3 – Election 2025: Australia Decides
6.00am - First Edition: Australia Decides with Peter Stefanovic
9:00am - AM Agenda: Australia Decides with Laura Jayes
11.00am - NewsDay: Australia Decides with Ashleigh Gillon
2.00pm - Afternoon Agenda: Australia Decides with Holly Stearnes
5:00pm - Australia Decides: Election Night anchored by Kieran Gilbert and featuring an expert panel including Peta Credlin, Andrew Clennell, Chris Uhlmann, Murray Watt, Sarah Henderson, Barnaby Joyce, Joel Fitzgibbon and Sky News Chief Election Analyst, Tom Connell.
Sunday May 4 – Election 2025: Australia's Verdict
6:00am - Weekend Edition: Australia's Verdict with Tim Gilbert
7:00am - Sunday Agenda: Australia's Verdict with Andrew Clennell
9:00am - Outsiders with Rowan Dean, Rita Panahi and James Morrow
11:00am - Business Weekend with Ross Greenwood
12:00pm - NewsDay: Australia's Verdict with Kieran Gilbert
2:00pm - Afternoon Agenda: Australia's Verdict with Ashleigh Gillon
5:00pm - NewsNight: Australia's Verdict with Holly Stearnes
*All times are in AEST
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