In less than five weeks, Anthony Albanese will write his own history. If he loses, he’ll be remembered as the dog that caught the car but couldn’t hold on – like the five prime ministers before him. If he pulls off a come-from-behind victory, he’ll be a Labor hero.

Before we find out, voters will have to endure 35 days of political pantomime. The two major party leaders have climbed aboard their respective government jets and are desperately criss-crossing the country in search of validation and victory.