Draft:Candidates of the next Australian federal election

Candidates have been reported to be contesting seats for the House of Representatives and Senate at the next Australian federal election.

Retiring members
The following Members of Parliament (MPs) and Senators are not contesting the election.

Labor

 * Maria Vamvakinou MP (Calwell, Vic) – announced retirement on 9 June 2024
 * Senator Louise Pratt (WA) – announced retirement on 20 February 2024

Liberal

 * Karen Andrews MP (McPherson, Qld) – announced retirement on 18 April 2023
 * Warren Entsch MP (Leichhardt, Qld) – announced retirement on 9 April 2023
 * Nola Marino MP (Forrest, WA) – announced retirement on 4 December 2023
 * Gavin Pearce MP (Braddon, TAS) – announced retirement on 11 June 2024
 * Rowan Ramsey MP (Grey, SA) - announced retirement on 25 March 2024
 * Senator Gerard Rennick (Qld) – lost preselection on 8 July 2023
 * Senator Linda Reynolds (WA) – announced retirement on 12 February 2024

Nationals

 * Mark Coulton MP (Parkes, NSW) - announced retirement on 25 March 2024

House of Representatives
Sitting members are listed in bold text. Successful candidates are highlighted in the relevant colour. Where there is possible confusion, an asterisk is used.

New South Wales
On 27 July 2023, the Electoral Commissioner determined the number of members of the House of Representatives to be chosen in each state and territory. The seat entitlement of New South Wales was reduced from forty-seven to forty-six in this determination. As of January 2024, a redistribution is underway in New South Wales. The Electoral Commission's determination is scheduled to be made on 10 October 2024. A mini redistribution will take place if the election takes place before this process is incomplete. Regardless, at least one of the current seats in New South Wales will be abolished prior to the next election. Despite this, preselections have taken place and all seats are listed below for completeness.

Victoria
On 27 July 2023, the Electoral Commissioner determined the number of members of the House of Representatives to be chosen in each state and territory. The seat entitlement of Victoria was reduced from thirty-nine to thirty-eight in this determination. As of January 2024, a redistribution is underway in Victoria. The Electoral Commission's determination is scheduled to be made on 17 October 2024. A mini redistribution will take place if the election takes place before this process is complete. Regardless, at least one of the current seats in Victoria will be abolished prior to the next election. Despite this, preselections have taken place and all seats are listed below for completeness.

Western Australia
On 27 July 2023, the Electoral Commissioner determined the number of members of the House of Representatives to be chosen in each state and territory. The seat entitlement of Western Australia was increased from fifteen to sixteen in this determination. As of January 2024, a redistribution is underway in Western Australia. The Electoral Commission's determination is scheduled to be made on 24 September 2024. A mini redistribution will take place if the election takes place before this process is complete. Regardless, at least one new seat in Western Australia will be created prior to the next election. Despite this, the current seats are listed below for completeness.

Senate
In an ordinary half-Senate election, 40 of the 76 Senate seats will be up for election, six (out of twelve) in each state and all four territory seats.

Australian Capital Territory
Two seats are up for election. The Labor Party is defending one seat. Independent David Pocock (who runs for electoral purposes under his eponymous party) is defending one seat. There are no candidates who are not up for re-election.

New South Wales
Six seats are up for election. The Labor Party is defending two seats. The Liberal–National coalition is defending three seats. The Greens are defending one seat. Senators Deborah O'Neill (Labor), Dave Sharma (Liberal), Ross Cadell (National), David Shoebridge (Greens), Maria Kovacic (Liberal) and Jenny McAllister (Labor) are not up for re-election.

Northern Territory
Two seats are up for election. The Labor Party is defending one seat. The Country Liberal Party is defending one seat. There are no candidates who are not up for re-election.

Queensland
Six seats are up for election. The Labor Party is defending one seat. The Liberal National Party is defending three seats. The Greens are defending one seat. One Nation is defending one seat. Senators Penny Allman-Payne (Greens), Anthony Chisholm (Labor), James McGrath (Liberal National), Matt Canavan (Liberal National), Pauline Hanson (One Nation) and Murray Watt (Labor) are not up for re-election.

South Australia
Six seats are up for election. The Labor Party is defending two seats. The Liberal Party is defending three seats. The Greens are defending one seat. Senators Simon Birmingham (Liberal), Don Farrell (Labor), Kerrynne Liddle (Liberal), Andrew McLachlan (Liberal), Barbara Pocock (Greens) and Penny Wong (Labor) are not up for re-election.

Tasmania
Six seats are up for election. The Labor Party is defending two seats. The Liberal–National coalition is defending two seats. The Greens are defending one seat. The Jacqui Lambie Network is defending one seat. Wendy Askew (Liberal), Jonathon Duniam (Liberal), Helen Polley (Labor), Anne Urquhart (Labor), Tammy Tyrrell (independent) and Peter Whish-Wilson (Greens) are not up for re-election.

Victoria
Six seats are up for election. The Labor Party is defending two seats. The Liberal–National coalition is defending two seats. The Greens are defending one seat. Independent David Van is defending one seat. Ralph Babet (UAP), Sarah Henderson (Liberal), Bridget McKenzie (National), Jana Stewart (Labor), Lidia Thorpe (independent) and one vacant Labor seat are not up for re-election.

Western Australia
Six seats are up for election. The Labor Party is defending two seats. The Liberal Party is defending three seats. The Greens are defending one seat. Michaelia Cash (Liberal), Dorinda Cox (Greens), Sue Lines (Labor), Fatima Payman (Independent), Dean Smith (Liberal) and Glenn Sterle (Labor) are not up for re-election.

Disendorsements and resignations
Those with resignation or disendorsement dates before 21 April 2022 are not running on the ballot paper under the party they are listed under, but those after that date still made the ballot paper.

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