Federal election 2019: Live on the campaign trail on Monday April 29

Barnaby Joyce has confirmed a link to two properties at the centre of a $80 million water buyback scandal after The Project reporter tracked him down.

Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten are both in Western Australia today ahead of their first debate, as a shock poll shows the race tightening even further.

Welcome to news.com.au's live, rolling coverage of the federal election. Our reporters are on the ground with the leaders and we'll bring you the latest throughout the day.