Various newspapers, organisations and individuals endorsed parties or individual candidates for the 2025 Australian federal election.
Endorsements for parties Newspapers and publications Daily newspapers NewspaperCityOwnerEndorsementNotesThe AdvertiserAdelaideNews CorpNoneAdvocated for a majority government but did not endorse a specific party. Against Labor on merits, against Coalition due to poor campaign.The AgeMelbourneNine EntertainmentLaborThe AustralianNationalNews CorpCoalitionAustralian Financial ReviewNational Nine Entertainment CoalitionThe Canberra TimesCanberraAustralian Community MediaLaborThe Courier-MailBrisbaneNews CorpCoalitionStrongly advocated against voting for The Greens.The Daily TelegraphSydneyNews CorpCoalitionHerald SunMelbourneNews CorpCoalitionThe MercuryHobartNews CorpCoalitionThe Sydney Morning HeraldSydneyNine EntertainmentLaborThe West AustralianPerthSeven West MediaCoalitionThe Saturday PaperMelbourneSchwartz PublishingNoneAdvocated for a minority government.
Online publications Newspaper Owner Endorsement NotesGuardian AustraliaGuardian Media GroupLabor Advocated for a Labor minority government.GreensTeal independentsJunkeeJunkee MediaNoneAdvocated voting against the Coalition but did not endorse a specific party.The NightlySeven West MediaCoalition
Regional newspapers Newspaper Location Owner EndorsementThe CourierBallaratAustralian Community MediaLaborIllawarra MercuryWollongongLaborNewcastle HeraldNewcastleLabor
Endorsements for individual candidates
Bennelong For Jerome Laxale (Labor)
Chris Minns, Premier of New South Wales
For Scott Yung (Liberal)
Joe Hockey, Treasurer (2013–2015) and Ambassador to the United States (2016–2020) (Liberal) John Howard, former Prime Minister (1996–2007) (Liberal) Trent Zimmerman, former MP for North Sydney (2015–2022) (Liberal)
Boothby For Louise Miller-Frost (Labor)
Julia Gillard, Prime Minister (2010–2013) (Labor) Peter Malinauskas, Premier of South Australia (2022–present) (Labor)
Braddon For Mal Hingston (Liberal)
Tony Abbott, Prime Minister (2013–2015) (Liberal)
Bradfield For Nicolette Boele (Independent)
Kylea Tink, former MP for North Sydney (2022–2025) For Gisele Kapterian (Liberal)
Gladys Berejiklian, premier of New South Wales (2017–2021) (Liberal) Joe Hockey, Treasurer (2013–2015) and Ambassador to the United States (2016–2020) (Liberal) Trent Zimmerman, former MP for North Sydney (2015–2022) (Liberal)
Bullwinkel For Matt Moran (Liberal)
Tony Abbott, Liberal Prime Minister 2013–2015 John Howard, Liberal Prime Minister 1996–2007
Curtin For Kate Chaney (Independent)
Fred Chaney, deputy leader of the Liberal Party (1989–1990) (candidate's uncle) Michael Chaney, businessman and former Chancellor of the University of Western Australia, father
For Tom White (Liberal)
John Howard, Liberal Prime Minister 1996–2007
Dickson For Peter Dutton (LNP)
Tony Abbott, Liberal Prime Minister 2013–2015 Nigel Farage, Leader of Reform UK and MP for Clacton (UK) John Howard, Liberal Prime Minister 1996–2007 Paul Murray, presenter on Sky News Australia Scott Morrison, Liberal Prime Minister 2018–2022
Dobell For Brendan Small (Liberal)
Tony Abbott, Liberal Prime Minister 2013–2015
Eden-Monaro For Kristy McBain (Labor)
Ricky Stuart, Australian Rugby League coach
Fowler For Tu Le (Labor)
Chris Hayes, Former Member for Fowler 2010–2022 and Werriwa 2005–2010 Chris Minns, Premier of New South Wales
Gilmore For Fiona Phillips (Labor)
Jennifer Robinson, human rights lawyer and barrister
Goldstein For Zoe Daniel (Independent)
Stephen Charles KC, Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria Court of Appeal 1995–2006 Simon Holmes à Court, businessman and convenor of Climate 200 Ian Macphee, Liberal Party Member for Goldstein 1984–1990
Grayndler For Anthony Albanese (Labor)
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks Joe Exotic, American celebrity Julia Gillard, Labor Prime Minister 2010–2013 Jennifer Robinson, human rights lawyer and barrister
Kooyong For Amelia Hamer (Liberal)
Ted Baillieu, Premier of Victoria 2010–2013 Peter Costello, Liberal Treasurer 1996–2007 and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party 1995–2007 Lindsay Fox, businessman Josh Frydenberg, Liberal Treasurer 2018–2022 and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party 2018–2022 Jeff Kennett, Premier of Victoria 1992–1999 For Monique Ryan (Independent)
Julian Burnside, human rights lawyer and Australian Greens candidate for Kooyong at the 2022 federal election Peter Gordon, lawyer and president of the Western Bulldogs Simon Holmes à Court, businessman and convenor of Climate 200
Lindsay For Melissa McIntosh (Liberal)
Tony Abbott, Liberal Prime Minister 2013–2015
Mackellar For James Brown (Liberal)
John Howard, Liberal Prime Minister 1996–2007 For Sophie Scamps (Independent)
Juanita Phillips, journalist and news presenter
Melbourne For Adam Bandt (Greens)
Abbie Chatfield, TV personality and podcast host
Petrie For Luke Howarth (LNP)
Tony Abbott, Liberal Prime Minister 2013–2015
Spence For Daniel Wild (Liberal)
Tony Abbott, Liberal Prime Minister 2013–2015
Sturt For Claire Clutterham (Labor)
Julia Gillard, Labor Prime Minister from 2010 to 2013 Peter Malinauskas, Premier of South Australia
For James Stevens (Liberal)
Christopher Pyne, former Minister for Defence and Liberal Member for Sturt 1993–2019
Sydney For Tanya Plibersek (Labor)
Bob Carr, Minister for Foreign Affairs 2012–2013 and Labor Premier of New South Wales 1995–2005
Tangney For Sam Lim (Labor)
Roger Cook, Premier of Western Australia
Warringah For Jamie Rodgers (Liberal)
Joe Hockey, Liberal Treasurer 2013–2015 and Ambassador to the United States 2016–2020 Trent Zimmerman, former Liberal Member for North Sydney 2015–2022
Wentworth For Allegra Spender (Independent)
John Hewson, former Member for Wentworth 1987–1995, Leader of the Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition 1990–1994 Rachel Perkins, filmmaker Julia Zemiro, comedian and television presenter
For Ro Knox (Liberal)
Janet Albrechtsen, journalist Joh Bailey, hair stylist Mike Baird, Liberal Premier of New South Wales 2014–2017 Rowan Dean, presenter on Sky News Australia John Howard, Liberal Prime Minister 1996–2007 Erin Molan, journalist Lewis Roberts-Thompson, former AFL footballer
Wills For Peter Khalil (Labor)
Julia Gillard, Labor Prime Minister from 2010 to 2013 Marcia Langton, scholar and writer
See also How-to-vote card
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