Most polls are predicting a Labor victory, or at least a close result. Polls have been known to be unreliable however.
Federal laws
The next Federal election in Australia has been called for 21 August 2010. The current leader of the Opposition is Tony Abbot, so he is the one who will be challenging.
As a result of the Federal election held on 7 September 2013, the Prime Minister of Australia is Tony Abbott of the Liberal Party of Australia.
the first federal ellection was held in 1901.
The last federal election was held in Australia on August 21st, 2010, after a month long campaign, resulting in a Parliament with a mandate to serve until September 27th, 2013 (making the last possible date for the next election November 30th, 2013).
That was decided at the last Federal Election
Information regarding this is available on the link below (Where can I vote on election day? 2010 federal election)
As a result of the Federal election held on 7 September 2013, the Prime Minister of Australia is Tony Abbott of the Liberal Party of Australia.
In 2013, Australia's leader is Prime Minister Julia Gillard. This may well change later in the year, when a Federal election is held.
there are 301 riding in a federal election
Federal Election Campaign Act happened in 1971.
The Federal Election Commission.