Aside from the campaigning starting in earnest across the country, Australian citizens over the age of 18 will also need to ensure their enrolment to vote is up to date by 8pm on Monday, April 7.
More details on how to do that can be found here: aec.gov.au/media/2025/federal-election.htm
Locally, Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell is asking his constituents for their support to continue his work representing the region.
“I have been honoured to be given the opportunity to represent this amazing community and over the coming weeks I will be humbly seeking your support to continue that work, there is much more we can achieve,” Mr Birrell said.
“I will also be laying out how the Nationals will deliver for the people of Nicholls.
“Fixing the fundamentals is the priority, but you don’t get anywhere by standing still and I’ve been fighting hard for commitments to priority projects in communities across my electorate.”
Mr Birrell has also highlighted some of his — and his party’s — plans.
“The Nationals have a clear plan to fix the basics and get Australia back on track,” he said.
“This is a critical election for Australia’s future, we can’t afford three more years of the Albanese government.
“Groceries, energy bills, rent and mortgage repayments are through the roof.
“Regional communities have been left behind with cuts to funding and infrastructure spending.
“Labor has the wrong priorities with wasteful and reckless spending keeping inflation and interest rates higher for longer.
“It’s time to change course.”
The Nationals’ plans include:
• Lower inflation — by cutting red tape and stopping wasteful spending
• Immediate cost-of-living relief — by halving fuel excise tax immediately, delivering a 25c saving on every litre of fuel
• Cheaper energy — through reliable and balanced solutions, including getting more gas into our energy system quickly to bring down prices
• Affordable homes — by investing in infrastructure to accelerate land releases and stopping foreign buyers
• Safer communities — with more CCTV to support police efforts and a plan to bring community leaders and stakeholders together to tackle local crime
• Quality health care — by investing $9 billion in Medicare, reducing the cost of medicines and $580 million for women’s health
•Stronger regions — by restoring our fair share of funding
•Stronger economy — giving small businesses a $30,000 instant asset write-off, funding more apprentices in training and clearing red tape
Nominations to stand for election close at noon on Thursday, April 10.
The Family First Party lists Paul Bachelor on its website as a candidate for Nicholls at the upcoming election, while Jeff Davy has announced that he will be contesting the seat on behalf of the Australian Citizens Party.
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