The Latest Breaking News from Federal Election

Labor politicians descended on Perth, where the ALP launched its official election campaign with a pledge to make it easier for Australians to buy a home.

Record inflation and cost-of-living pressures continued to dominate the campaign trail, as the major parties took their election pitches to Sydney and Cairns.

National security continues to be a key election issue as both major parties target the north of the country in the third week of campaigning.

Ever since Scott Morrison invited TV cameras to watch him at a church service, there has been a spotlight on the role of religion in secular Australian politics and the influence of the 'Christian vote'. But church leaders say to brand Jesus a conservative is to miss his radical ideas.