Brian Mitchell Lyons News Today

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers refuted the state government's claim that investment in Tasmania's health system was "grossly inadequate."

Voters in a handful of suburban seats in Australias capital cities are set to decide who becomes the next prime minister as the Coalition seeks fourth, straight term.

The leaders movements over the past week - which is heavily guided by internal polling - give us a huge clue about the key areas that may determine the outcome.

With just two days of campaigning left until Australians hit the ballot booths, Anthony Albanese is on a blitz to win over Liberal-held marginal seats across the country.

Anthony Albanese kicks off the election campaign as comfortable favourite to become Prime Minister with his party leading by a large eight points in the polls.

Scott Morrison has fired the starters gun on the federal election campaign after meeting the Governor-General on Sunday morning.

Politicians and staffers desperate to kick out the Coalition still bare the scars of Bill Shortens shock defeat after leading the polls for two years ahead of May 2019.

Anthony Albanese needs a net gain of eight seats to win a Labor majority at this years election - but he will face strong resistance from Scott Morrison who needs to cling on to electorates.