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title: Election 2025 – What It Means for Tendering in Australia
description: Australia’s 2025 election will reshape tenders in infrastructure, energy, defense, and healthcare. Get your business ready to align and bid successfully.
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# [Election 2025 – What It Means for Tendering in Australia](https://info.australiantenders.com.au/blog/election-2025)

 Written by [Josh Elliss](https://info.australiantenders.com.au/blog/author/josh-elliss) | 29/04/25 04:27

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As Australians prepare to vote in the 2025 federal election, both major parties have unveiled ambitious infrastructure, energy, and healthcare spending plans that will shape the country's tendering landscape for years to come. For businesses seeking government contracts, now is the time to align with policy priorities and prepare to bid for upcoming projects. 

Whether it’s transport infrastructure, renewable energy, defence logistics, or social housing, the tendering opportunities from this election cycle are substantial — and highly competitive. 

###### On this page: 

- [Key Federal Election 2025 Commitments Affecting Tendering ](https://info.australiantenders.com.au/blog/election-2025?hs_amp=true#key-federal-election-commitments)
- [State-by-State Tendering Opportunities ](https://info.australiantenders.com.au/blog/election-2025?hs_amp=true#state-by-state-tendering)
- [How the 2025 Federal Election Impacts Your Tendering Strategy ](https://info.australiantenders.com.au/blog/election-2025?hs_amp=true#how-federal-election-impacts-tendering)
- [Stay Informed with Australian Tenders ](https://info.australiantenders.com.au/blog/election-2025?hs_amp=true#stay-informed)

 

## Key Federal Election 2025 Commitments Affecting Tendering 

### Labor Party (ALP) – A Focus on Energy, Health, and Sovereign Capability 

The Albanese Government has outlined several major initiatives with substantial procurement implications: 

- **National Renewable Energy Transition ($15b)**   
  Labor aims to power the electricity grid with 82% renewables by 2030, investing in battery storage, solar hubs, and transmission upgrades.   
  *Source: *[*ABC News*](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-09/energy-renewable-nuclear-coalition-labor-aus-election-2025/105147950)   
   

- **Social and Affordable Housing Plan ($10b)**   
  Funding to construct 150,000 new homes through partnerships with developers, community housing providers, and state governments.   
  *Source: *[*AP News*](https://apnews.com/article/australia-election-campaign-launch-voters-young-homeowner-060a203b7add551c9b9a798cd1f8fa29)   
   

- **Medicare Infrastructure Investment ($3b)**   
  Revamp of GP super clinics, hospital facilities, and digital health systems nationwide   
  *Source:*[* *](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/24/australia-cost-of-living-election-parties-key-policies-labor-coalition-greens)[The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/24/australia-cost-of-living-election-parties-key-policies-labor-coalition-greens)   
   
- **National Rail Manufacturing Plan ($2.2b)**   
  Mandates local production of trains and light rail stock, unlocking opportunities for advanced manufacturing and supply chain businesses.   
  *Source: *[*ABC News*](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/election-2025-key-promises-labor-coalition/104717394)  
  **

### Liberal-National Coalition – Big Bets on Roads, Defense, and Freight 

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has promised a “revitalised economic approach” led by infrastructure and national security investments: 

- **Regional Roads and Freight Corridors ($12b)**   
  Emphasis on highway duplication, freight rail hubs, and bridge upgrades, especially in regional QLD, NSW, and WA.   
  *Source: *[*ABC news*](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/election-2025-key-promises-labor-coalition/104717394)   
   

- **Defense Infrastructure Upgrades ($8b)**   
  Major works in **WA (Henderson Shipyard)** and **NT (Darwin Surveillance Hub)** to support **maritime and air defence modernisation**.   
  *Source: *[ABC News](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/election-2025-key-promises-labor-coalition/104717394)   
   

- **Energy Export & Critical Minerals ($4.5b)**   
  Support for **gas, hydrogen, and rare earth** projects, including export infrastructure and supply chain grants.   
  *Source: *[*ABC News*](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/election-2025-key-promises-labor-coalition/104717394)   
   

- **Private Hospital PPP Incentives ($2b)**   
  Public-private partnerships (PPPs) to accelerate health infrastructure delivery in growth corridors.   
  *Source:*[* *](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/24/australia-cost-of-living-election-parties-key-policies-labor-coalition-greens)[The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/24/australia-cost-of-living-election-parties-key-policies-labor-coalition-greens)

 

## State-by-State Tendering Opportunities 

### Western Australia 

- **Labor:** METRONET expansions ($3.1b), Karratha hydrogen port ($1.5b)   
  *Source: *[ABC News](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/election-2025-key-promises-labor-coalition/104717394)  
   
- **Coalition:** Bunbury Outer Ring Road ($900m), Reid Highway Interchange ($225m)   
  *Source: *[*ABC News*](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/election-2025-key-promises-labor-coalition/104717394)   
   

### New South Wales 

- **Labor:** Western Sydney Health & Transit Corridor ($6b)   
  *Source: *[Aus Gov](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/department/media/news/new-project-build-critical-western-sydney-transit-corridor) 
- **Coalition:** Maitland Roundabout Flyover & road duplications ($100m+)   
  *Source: *[Liberal Party](https://nswliberal.org.au/news/coalition-commits-$100m-to-westbound-overpass-at-maitland-roundabout)   
   

### Victoria 

- **Labor:** Melbourne Airport Rail Link continuation, South-East Road Upgrades ($850m)   
  *Source: *[ABC News](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/election-2025-key-promises-labor-coalition/104717394)  
   
- **Coalition:** Donnybrook Interchange ($192m), East-West Link revival   
  *Source: ABC News*   
   

### Queensland 

- **Labour:** Bruce Highway ($7.2b), regional dam and road upgrades   
  *Source: *[The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/25/chalmers-is-handing-down-the-federal-budget-heres-what-we-know-so-far) 

- ***Coalition: ****Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCIP), has pledged $1 billion to Queensland councils*   
  *Source: *[LGAQ](https://www.lgaq.asn.au/News-and-Media/Media-Releases/Coalition-Local-Roads-and-Community-Infrastructure-Program-a-gamechanger-that-Labor-must-match) 

### South Australia & Tasmania 

- **Labor:** Has committed $525 million over 10 years to HPVN project, which includes duplication of Swansport Bridge and Murray Bridge Township Bypass in Monarto.   
  *Source: *[ownerdriver](https://www.ownerdriver.com.au/government-invests-525m-in-sa-high-productivity-vehicle-network)

 

## How the 2025 Federal Election Impacts Your Tendering Strategy 

**Prepare for Local Procurement**

Labor’s mandates on local manufacturing mean regional and SME suppliers may receive preference in major tenders. 

 

**Track Energy and Transport Pipelines**

Massive commitments to renewables, transport, and health mean long-term procurement pipelines. 

 

**Defence and Freight = Growth Areas**

Coalition policies favor industries in engineering, logistics, and critical minerals infrastructure. 

 

**New PPPs Emerging**

Both parties plan to involve private sector partners for health, roads, and energy — opening the door to consortia bids and innovative delivery models. 

 

## Stay Informed with Australian Tenders 

From hospital upgrades to solar battery installations and rail expansions, the 2025 Federal Election will shape billions in procurement activity. Stay on top of tenders across all sectors and regions. 

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