Sky News Election Channel debuts on 28 June with comprehensive global election updates.
Sky News Australia is set to launch the Sky News Election Channel on Friday 28 June, a specialised political news channel that will focus on election campaigns across Australia and internationally.
Given the significance of upcoming elections both locally and globally, this channel will provide continuous coverage of political news conferences, leaders’ debates, policy announcements, and various events.
The aim is to offer a comprehensive view of the political issues as they develop in some of the most influential democracies around the world. The channel will benefit from partnerships with leading international news services such as Sky News UK, C-SPAN, CNN, Fox News, Reuters, AP, and AFP.
The channel’s inauguration on Friday 28 June will feature the first US Presidential debate of 2024, where Joe Biden and Donald Trump will go head-to-head in the CNN Presidential Debate Simulcast live at 11:00am AEST. Sky News Washington Correspondent Annelise Nielsen will report live from Atlanta, Georgia.
Coverage will continue with France’s snap parliamentary election beginning on Sunday 30 June with the first round of voting, followed by the second round on Sunday 7 July. This election, taking place just weeks before the Paris Olympic Games, could see President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Renaissance party challenged by Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally.
The UK General Election will also be a highlight, with comprehensive coverage starting at 7:00am AEST on Friday 5 July. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Conservative Party will face a significant challenge from Keir Starmer’s Labour Party. Sky News Anchor Laura Jayes will be live in London to provide updates and analyse the potential implications for Australia.
Paul Whittaker, Chief Executive Officer at Sky News Australia, stated:
“As Europe and the United States face critical elections that will impact Australia’s international affairs for years to come, the Sky News Election Channel will provide Australians with the most comprehensive and dedicated live coverage.
While closer to home, the focus will be on the Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory Elections, the Queensland and Western Australian State Elections and a Federal Election, all set to take place in the months ahead.”
The Sky News Election Channel will temporarily replace Sky News Extra and will be available through the SkyNews.com.au Streaming Subscription, Foxtel, and Flash.
