Watch: Budgie smugglers, sausages and ballot papers - Australians head to the polls in Labor tipped election
Millions of Australians have been flocking to the polls today to vote in a federal election.
Polls show that Labor is on track to pip the Liberal-led Coalition and be re-elected to government.
While an increasing number of Australians have chosen to vote early this election, as many as 10 million are still expected to vote today.
At Sydney's famous Bondi Beach, voters queued to vote in hot sunny conditions, with some even voting in their budgie smugglers or togs.
Many were also partaking in the Australian tradition of a democracy sausage sizzle, although there were a few complaints from voters about the AU$6 price tag.
Cost of living has been one of the key issues dominating the election campaign.
Meanwhile, party leaders are continuing to campaign up to the last minute today when polls close at 8pm New Zealand time (NZT).
Both Labor's Anthony Albanese and the Coalition's Peter Dutton have spent significant time in Melbourne today which has a number of key battleground seats in play.
One factor also at play tonight will be the fortunes of the
minor parties and independents,
as some polls show Labor may need their support to form a majority government.
A result can be expected around 12am (NZT).
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