As the dust begins to settle on the federal election and we all breathe a sigh of relief over having avoided a Dutton Coalition Government, it’s time to consider what the election result actually means for us as queer and/or disabled folk and what we can expect over the next three years.

Disability advocate and former world champion para-athlete, Ali France, has caused the biggest upset of the Australian federal election, winning the Brisbane seat of Dickson from the now former Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton.

Voting is a democratic right for all Australians, but for some people with disabilities, it can be an uncomfortable and sometimes distressing experience.

LGBTQIA+ people experience significant health and wellbeing disparities compared to the broader population. Ahead of the federal election, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia, the national peak body for LGBTQIA+ health and wellbeing, has released its 2025 Federal Election Priorities.

Avery Howard, a non-binary and disabled candidate, was trolled with homophobic, transphobic and hateful comments following their announcement that they would be contesting the upcoming federal election.

In an interview with Sky New Australia this morning, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton flagged cuts to funding for the NDIS should the Coalition win the election.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last week announced that the Australian Federal Election will be held on Saturday 3 May, 2025. Keep reading to ensure that you’re ready to vote this election.