Get ready to cast your vote

By Sheree Hoddinett  

It’s election time again! Whether it’s the first time you have cast a vote or you’re heading to the polls for the umpteenth time, here is some information for you ahead of the federal election on Saturday May 3. 

Longman is considered a key battleground in this election. The seat's marginal status (LNP 3.1%) makes it a focal point for both major parties.​ 

Longman candidates 

• Terry Young (Liberal National Party) 

The incumbent MP, first elected in 2019 and then re-elected in 2022 is looking to be re-elected again in this marginal seat. 

• Rhiannyn Douglas (Australian Labor party) 

Rhiannyn, a Longman local, has worked as a local school teacher and is focusing her campaign on cost-of-living relief and improved local services.  

• Gabrielle Unverzagt (Australian Greens)  

Representing the Greens, Unverzagt is campaigning on environmental sustainability and social justice issues. 

• Peter McCasker (Pauline Hanson’s One Nation) 

McCasker is running under the One Nation banner, bringing attention to nationalistic and conservative policies.  

• Benjamin Wood (Trumpet of Patriots) 

Wood is contesting the seat of Longman with a focus on patriotic and populist themes.  

• Malachi Brogden Hearne  

Malachi was initially a candidate for the Family First Party, but was disendorsed on April 14, 2025, following revelations of inappropriate social media posts. His name will still appear on the ballot paper for the Family First Party as nominations have closed.  

Where to vote 

Polling places are usually located at local schools, churches and community halls or public buildings.  

Some of the early voting locations include: 

• Bribie Island Orchid Society, Bribie Island Recreational Grounds, 156A-206 First Ave, Bongaree. 

• 79 King Street, Caboolture. 

• 6/64 William Berry Drive, Morayfield. 

• Bay Markets, Shop 3 675 Deception Bay Rd, Deception Bay. 

• 10/161 Station Road, Burpengary. 

• 4/30 Torres Crescent, North Lakes. 

• Kallangur Scout Den, Ogg Road Park, 9 Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs.  

All locations, times and other important voting information can be found on the AEC website www.aec.gov.au/Voting/ways_to_vote/ 

Voting papers 

When you vote, you will receive two ballot papers, a small green one for the House of Representatives and a long white one for the Senate.  

On the green ballot paper, you need to number each box starting from number one, until you have each box numbered.  

On the white ballot paper, you can cast your vote above or the below the line. If you choose to vote above the line, you must number at least six boxes and if you vote below, you must number at least 12 boxes. You can also choose to number all of them.  

For the most up-to-date information on candidates and polling places and everything else election related, you can visit the AEC official website aec.gov.au.