Voting for the 2025 Federal Elections kicks off on Tuesday with pre-polling centres opening around Dawson and Capricornia. Here’s everything you need to know along with a list of all the polling locations.

Polling booths are set to open across the country with early voting for the 2025 federal election from voters able to case their early ballots from today.

Most pre-polling booths open between 8am and 9am and close between 5pm to 6pm.

There will be no centres open on Anzac Day, April 25.

Who’s on the ballot

One Nation candidate, Darren Brown

A strong supporter of leaving the Paris Agreement, Mr Brown is advocating for new high-efficiency, low-emission coal-fired power stations to deliver cheap, reliable energy to the region.

He also believes regional communities deserve their fair share of investment in highways, floodproof infrastructure, and essential services.

Challengers for Capricornia:

One Nation candidate, Cheryl Kempton

Ms Kempton is advocating for better roads, improved water infrastructure, and policies that ease the financial burdens on local families.

She also supports measures to tackle crime and restore a sense of safety to the community.

You can find out more about the incumbents and their challengers in our full list of candidates.

Australia will head to the polls on May 3 with a record level of enrolment in the 2025 federal election.

The Australian Electoral Commission revealed 98.2 per cent of eligible Australians had enrolled to vote in the upcoming election.

For those unable to cast their vote on May 3, pre-polling locations will open from April 22.

Where to Vote

Mackay Showgrounds 500 Pavilion (Capricornia/Dawson)

Opening times

8.30am – 5.30pm (April 22 – 24, April 28 – May 1)
9am – 4pm (April 26)

8.30am – 6pm (May 2)

8am – 6am (election day)

Virtual Auslan interpreter

Alternative voting room

Accessible parking

Wheelchair accessible

Dawson

Northern Beaches Central – SHOP 8, 10 Eimeo Rd, Rural View QLD 4740

Opening times:

8.30am – 5.30pm (April 22 – 24, April 28 – May 1)
9am – 4pm (April 26)

8.30am – 6pm (May 2)

Virtual Auslan interpreter

Accessible parking

Assisted wheelchair access

Whitsunday Masonic Lodge, 29 Chapman St, Proserpine QLD 4800

Opening times:

8.30am – 5.30pm (April 22 – 24, April 28 – May 1)
9am – 4pm (April 26)

8.30am – 6pm (May 2)

Virtual Auslan interpreter

Accessible parking

Wheelchair accessible

PCYC Whitsundays, 2489 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802

Opening times

8.30am – 5.30pm (April 22 – 24, April 28 – May 1)
9am – 4pm (April 26)

8.30am – 6pm (May 2)

8am – 6pm (election day)

Virtual Auslan interpreter

Accessible parking

Wheelchair accessible

Bowen Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), Cnr Hay St & Queens Rd, Bowen QLD 4805

Opening times:

8.30am – 5.30pm (April 22 – 24, April 28 – May 1)
9am – 4pm (April 26)

8.30am – 6pm (May 2)

Virtual Auslan interpreter

Accessible parking

Wheelchair accessible

Burdekin Sports Club Hall, 142 Wickham St, Ayr QLD 4807

Opening times:

8.30am – 5.30pm (April 22 – 24, April 28 – May 1)
9am – 4pm (April 26)

8.30am – 6pm (May 2)

Virtual Auslan interpreter

Assisted wheelchair access

PCYC Aitkenvale, 126 Wellington St, Aitkenvale QLD 4814

Tue 22 Apr – Thu 24 Apr

8:30am – 5:30pm

Sat 26 Apr

9am – 4pm

Mon 28 Apr – Thu 1 May

8:30am – 5:30pm

Fri 2 May

8:30am – 6pm

Sat 3 May

8am – 6pm

Virtual Auslan interpreter

Alternative voting room

Accessible parking

Wheelchair accessible

Capricornia

Moranbah Arts Council Building, 38 Bacon St, Moranbah QLD 4744

Opening times:

8.30am – 5.30pm (April 22 – 24, April 28 – May 1)
9am – 4pm (April 26)

8.30am – 6pm (May 2)

Virtual Auslan interpreter

Accessible parking

Assisted wheelchair access

Clermont Civic Centre, 21-25 Daintree St, Clermont QLD 4721

Opening hours

Tue 29 Apr – Thu 1 May

8:30am – 5:30pm

Fri 2 May

8:30am – 6pm

Virtual Auslan interpreter

Sarina QCWA Hall, 2 Brewers Rd, Sarina QLD 4737

Opening hours

Sat 26 Apr

9am – 4pm

Mon 28 Apr – Thu 1 May

8:30am – 5:30pm

Fri 2 May

8:30am – 6pm

Virtual Auslan interpreter

Assisted wheelchair access

James Lawrence Pavilion, 1-47 Exhibition Rd, Wandal QLD 4700

Opening hours:
Tue 22 Apr – Thu 24 Apr

8:30am – 5:30pm

Sat 26 Apr

9am – 4pm

Mon 28 Apr – Thu 1 May

8:30am – 5:30pm

Fri 2 May

8:30am – 6pm

Virtual Auslan interpreter

Hearing loop

Text-to-speech pen

Gracemere Community Hall – Training Rooms, 6-12 Barry St, Gracemere QLD 4702

Opening hours

Sat 26 Apr

9am – 4pm

Mon 28 Apr – Thu 1 May

8:30am – 5:30pm

Fri 2 May

8:30am – 6pm

Virtual Auslan interpreter

Accessible parking

Capricorn Coast Cricket Club, Yeppoon Showgrounds, 26 Morris St, Yeppoon QLD 4703

Opening hours

Tue 22 Apr – Thu 24 Apr

8:30am – 5:30pm

Sat 26 Apr

9am – 4pm

Mon 28 Apr – Thu 1 May

8:30am – 5:30pm

Fri 2 May

8:30am – 6pm

Virtual Auslan interpreter

Assisted wheelchair access

Blackwater QCWA Hall, 1 Ardurad Rd, Blackwater QLD 4717

Opening hours

Sat 26 Apr

9am – 4pm

Mon 28 Apr – Thu 1 May

8:30am – 5:30pm

Fri 2 May

8:30am – 6pm

Virtual Auslan interpreter

Assisted wheelchair access.