Election 2025 – What It Means for Tendering in Australia

On this page: 

• Key Federal Election 2025 Commitments Affecting Tendering 
• State-by-State Tendering Opportunities 
• How the 2025 Federal Election Impacts Your Tendering Strategy 
• Stay Informed with Australian Tenders 
  

Key Federal Election 2025 Commitments Affecting Tendering 

Labor Party (ALP) – A Focus on Energy, Health, and Sovereign Capability 

The Albanese Government has outlined several major initiatives with substantial procurement implications: 

• National Renewable Energy Transition ($15b) 
  Labor aims to power the electricity grid with 82% renewables by 2030, investing in battery storage, solar hubs, and transmission upgrades. 
  Source: ABC News 
   

• Social and Affordable Housing Plan ($10b) 
  Funding to construct 150,000 new homes through partnerships with developers, community housing providers, and state governments. 
  Source: AP News 
   

• Medicare Infrastructure Investment ($3b) 
  Revamp of GP super clinics, hospital facilities, and digital health systems nationwide 
  Source: The Guardian 
   
• National Rail Manufacturing Plan ($2.2b) 
  Mandates local production of trains and light rail stock, unlocking opportunities for advanced manufacturing and supply chain businesses. 
  Source: ABC News
  

Liberal-National Coalition – Big Bets on Roads, Defense, and Freight 

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has promised a “revitalised economic approach” led by infrastructure and national security investments: 

• Regional Roads and Freight Corridors ($12b) 
  Emphasis on highway duplication, freight rail hubs, and bridge upgrades, especially in regional QLD, NSW, and WA. 
  Source: ABC news 
   

• Defense Infrastructure Upgrades ($8b) 
  Major works in WA (Henderson Shipyard) and NT (Darwin Surveillance Hub) to support maritime and air defence modernisation. 
  Source: ABC News 
   

• Energy Export & Critical Minerals ($4.5b) 
  Support for gas, hydrogen, and rare earth projects, including export infrastructure and supply chain grants. 
  Source: ABC News 
   

• Private Hospital PPP Incentives ($2b) 
  Public-private partnerships (PPPs) to accelerate health infrastructure delivery in growth corridors. 
  Source: The Guardian

State-by-State Tendering Opportunities 

Western Australia 

• Labor: METRONET expansions ($3.1b), Karratha hydrogen port ($1.5b)
  Source: ABC News
   
• Coalition: Bunbury Outer Ring Road ($900m), Reid Highway Interchange ($225m) 
  Source: ABC News 
   

New South Wales 

• Labor: Western Sydney Health & Transit Corridor ($6b)
  Source: Aus Gov 
• Coalition: Maitland Roundabout Flyover & road duplications ($100m+) 
  Source: Liberal Party 
   

Victoria 

• Labor: Melbourne Airport Rail Link continuation, South-East Road Upgrades ($850m)
  Source: ABC News
   
• Coalition: Donnybrook Interchange ($192m), East-West Link revival 
  Source: ABC News 
   

Queensland 

• Labour: Bruce Highway ($7.2b), regional dam and road upgrades 
  Source: The guardian 

• Coalition: Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCIP), has pledged $1 billion to Queensland councils
  Source: LGAQ 
  
  

South Australia & Tasmania 

• Labor: Has committed $525 million over 10 years to HPVN project, which includes duplication of Swansport Bridge and Murray Bridge Township Bypass in Monarto.
  Source: ownerdriver
  

How the 2025 Federal Election Impacts Your Tendering Strategy 

Prepare for Local Procurement

Labor’s mandates on local manufacturing mean regional and SME suppliers may receive preference in major tenders. 

Track Energy and Transport Pipelines

Massive commitments to renewables, transport, and health mean long-term procurement pipelines. 

Defence and Freight = Growth Areas

Coalition policies favor industries in engineering, logistics, and critical minerals infrastructure. 

New PPPs Emerging

Both parties plan to involve private sector partners for health, roads, and energy — opening the door to consortia bids and innovative delivery models. 

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