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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has let rip on Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, emphasising the pressure is on him ahead of the Fadden by-election on Saturday night as anything less than a swing of four per cent “would be embarrassing for him.”

A leading political commentator has claimed how the Fadden by-election could be a real testament to the Opposition’s leadership as thousands prepare to cast their votes on the Gold Coast today.

A Labor victory is thought unlikely as voters head to the polls in a by-election to replace retiring former coalition minister Stuart Robert.

The new chief was one of the board members raising interest rates, but has been brought in to reform the central bank

The byelection was triggered by the resignation of scandal-ridden Stuart Robert, who had held the seat on a 10.6 per cent margin.

Labor's Fadden candidate is hoping for any swing to her in the safe LNP seat, while the coalition candidate claims voters aren't concerned with robodebt.

The Liberal National Party is favourite to retain the Queensland seat, but Labor’s candidate says any swing towards the government would be a “loss” for the LNP.

Politicians on all sides, public servants and even the press gallery will be making a grievous mistake if they expect Morrison’s eventual departure will stop the rot.

Polls have now closed in todays Fadden by-election, triggered by the resignation of Stuart Robert.

The federal Coalition is hoping for a much-needed by-election win as polling closes in the Queensland seat of Fadden.