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Governments lose elections, but Oppositions still must demonstrate that they are a capable alternative. Both the Morrison Coalition government and the Albanese Labor Opposition played their part last Saturday. There were many sub-plots in the pattern of voting, but this election was primarily lost and won in the four biggest mainland cities. By John Warhurst

While voters are most focused on cost-of-living issues, the opposition Labor Party has made the election a referendum on the conduct of Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

While Australians voice concern about inflation and climate change, the race has focused on the conduct of the incumbent conservative prime minister. Polls close at 6 p.m. local time.

The federal treasurer was once billed as the future of the Liberal Party and a potential candidate for prime minister.

The opposition has stressed personality over policy to leave itself less open to criticism from the governing coalition.

A smiling meeting between Anthony Albanese and the Sydney archbishop left church-watchers wondering whether the Catholics have picked a side.

A smiling meeting between Anthony Albanese and the Sydney archbishop left church-watchers wondering whether the Catholics have picked a side.

A smiling meeting between Anthony Albanese and the Sydney archbishop left church-watchers wondering whether the Catholics have picked a side.

A smiling meeting between Anthony Albanese and the Sydney archbishop left church-watchers wondering whether the Catholics have picked a side.