That's where we'll leave our live coverage of the first day of the 2019 election campaign.

It's going to be an intense contest as the Coalition and Labor fight to emerge victorious on May 18.

Seeking to overcome the bitter leadership ructions of the last few years, Scott Morrison has made clear the Coalition's focus will be on the economy and budget. Bill Shorten says Labor is a united team with a plan to deliver a "fair go" for ordinary Australians.

Stick with us as we cover all the key issues and developments of the campaign, with journalists across the country providing the best news, analysis and opinion.

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