Live coverage of the third federal election debate

It was the crucial final debate of the election campaign - and as the two leaders sniped at each other, one awkward moment stood out.

Welcome to our live coverage of the third debate between Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten at the National Press Club in Canberra.

This is the last chance for the two leaders to go head-to-head on stage, and that makes it one of the election campaign's most pivotal moments. Keep reading below for live updates.