All Australia elections

2001 Australian Federal Election

Tampa election

10 November 2001 · The Howard era · 150 seats, 76 for a majority

A federal election was held in Australia on 10 November 2001. All 150 seats in the House of Representatives and 40 seats in the 76-member Senate were up for election.

Prime Minister before

John Howard

Coalition

Prime Minister (continued)

John Howard

Coalition

Largest force

Liberal–National Coalition

82 of 150 seats

Turnout

94.8%

The result

Share of the House
Liberal–National CoalitionJohn Howard82+2
42.9%+3.4
LaborKim Beazley65-2
37.8%-2.3

3 further seats went to parties and independents outside the main contenders listed above.