The Australian federal election takes place on 3 May 2025.

In early April, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) launched its 2025 Federal Election Priorities, developed in consultation with our full member organisations.

To help inform your vote, LHA also surveyed the ALP, Coalition and Greens. We also surveyed several key Independents who will hold a vital role, should the major parties not form a majority government.

LHA welcomes the cross-party support for implementing the National Action Plan for the Health and Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ People 2025–2035, launched by the Albanese government in December 2024. This action plan is a framework for continued work to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for LGBTIQ+ people, even where current responses are inadequate or show a lack of understanding.

To help you make an informed voting decision, this web page provides a summary table, with links to the full responses received. LHA encourages you to read the full responses, do your own research and form your own opinion. This summary is based on responses to our survey and might not reflect the full scope of each party’s or independent’s position.

You can also watch the Rainbow Votes Election Forum with Stephen Bates MP (Greens), Allegra Spender MP (Independent), Assistant Minister for Social Security, Ageing and Women the Hon Kate Thwaites MP (Labor), and Senator Andrew Bragg (Liberal). It was hosted on 15 April by LHA, Equality Australia, Health Equity Matters and InterAction. Media partner Joy Media has made the forum available at:

• Introductions and National Action Plan
• LGBTIQA+ Health and and Anti-Hate Reform
• HIV-AIDS Commitments
• Support for Trans People
• Bodily autonomy for people with innate variations of sex characteristics; Anti-LGBTIQA+ Discrimination Legislation
• Final questions and last words

LHA acknowledges the many demands on candidates during the election period and thanks all respondents.

View full response documents (PDF)

Summary score card

 Positive response that shows understanding and commitment 

Neutral or unclear response, often lacking acknowledgement of specific LGBTIQ+ needs 

Generally negative or unsatisfactory response. 

No information or no direct response on LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing provided.  

Authorised by Nicky Bath, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia, S2101, L21, 233 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000