LIVE; Millions of Australians vote in hard-fought election

 

1. Australians are voting in an election that will decide the country's prime minister and ruling party
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3. Polls predict a tight race between incumbent PM Scott Morrison, from the Liberal-National coalition, and Labor leader Anthony Albanese
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5. The election will likely be a referendum on Morrison who has led Australia through a pandemic and natural disasters
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7. Albanese is campaigning for change - and the rising cost of living and climate change have dominated as two key issues for voters
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9. But independents and minor parties could also see a boost, because of public dissatisfaction with the two major parties