Australians’ experiences of news and information about the 2025 federal election
- 57% of 18- to 24-year-olds said their main source of election information was social media
- The Australian Electoral Commission (63%) and public television (54%) were the most trusted sources of news and information about the election
- 60% said they came across election misinformation sometimes, very often or occasionally in the two weeks prior to the election.
- Politicians and political parties (66%) were the most reported source of misinformation.
- Half of respondents (51%) have never received media literacy education.
- Only two in five (40%) were extremely or quite confident they can check if a website or social media post can be trusted.
- 83% said that truth in political advertising laws are needed nationwide.
