ABC Dominates Election Night Ratings, Draws 4 Million Viewers

The ABC dominated Australia's 2025 federal election night television ratings, drawing over 4 million viewers and more than quadrupling the average audience of its commercial rivals. Its primary results program, 'Election Results Live,' attracted an average audience exceeding 2.3 million, while Seven and Nine's coverage averaged 580,000 and 527,000 viewers, respectively. The ABC secured nearly half of the total viewing share for the night and claimed the top positions across the most-watched programs. Seven emphasized its speed in calling the Labor Party's landslide victory, while other networks opted for lighter and more unconventional coverage formats, but none matched the ABC's reach or viewer retention. Notably, the ABC's longstanding analyst Antony Green made his final on-air call, adding an emotional element to its traditional, straight-news approach. The results underscore the national broadcaster's continued dominance and the Australian public's trust in its election night coverage.