Politics live news Australia: PM, Albo's poll fight: economy vs 'it's our time'
With Australians off to the polls on May 21, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese mark out their battle grounds and deliver their pitches.
Our live coverage of the day's political events, with Scott Morrison announcing the federal election will be held on May 21, has ended. Scroll down to see the day's events.
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