Speculation is mounting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will call the 2025 federal election as early as tomorrow.

While it has been widely reported Albanese could call the election this weekend in the wake of the budget, that move may even be brought forward.

An announcement tomorrow would most likely result in Australians heading to the polls on May 3.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra on March 26, 2025. fedpol Photo: Dominic Lorrimer
Speculation is mounting the prime minister will call the election tomorrow. (Dominic Lorrimer)
Australia's Prime Ministers ranked by time in office

The ‘exclusive’ club PM Anthony Albanese will join if he wins the federal election

In a possible sign of things to come, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet shared a post on X stating the government is now in “caretaker mode”, which happens when the House of Representatives is dissolved following an election being called.

The post was quickly deleted just moments later, the ABC reports.

Tweet deleted about goverment in caretaker mode
Since-deleted post on X about caretaker mode being activated. (ABC/X)

Another possible date the election could fall on is May 11 and the absolute latest date he could call the election for would be May 17.

Calling an election tomorrow could be a strategic move to redirect attention from the Coalition’s budget reply which is set to take place later this evening.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said in response the federal government would not match Dutton’s excise pledge.

You May Also Like

Hegseth: There Will Be ONE Combat Fitness Standard Only

ONE PING ONLY, VASILI     Our Secretary of Defense popped up…

High-flying crypto trader who killed his mother for a million-dollar life insurance policy learns his fate after dramatic trial – as his glamorous model ex-girlfriend escapes the spotlight in Bali

By KYLIE STEVENS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 02:46 EDT, 1 April…

Brutal reason interest rate cuts have been delayed for millions of Aussies

By STEPHEN JOHNSON, ECONOMICS REPORTER FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 23:30 EDT,…

Manhunt is launched for three men accused of dumping truckload of asbestos outside a doctor’s clinic

By MATT JONES FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 22:41 EDT, 31 March…