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AUSTRALIANS will head to the polls for a federal election on May 3.<\/p>\n

After months of speculation, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the election date following a visit to Governor-General Sam Mostyn earlier today (Friday , March 28).<\/p>\n

A five-week campaign will count down to the poll for all 150 seats in the House of Representatives and 40 Senate places.<\/p>\n

Mr Albanese is looking to become the first prime minister since John Howard to win back-to-back elections.<\/p>\n

Peter Dutton will aim to lead the coalition back to power after one term in opposition, to become Australia’s 32nd prime minister.<\/p>\n

Polls are predicting a tight contest between the major parties, with minority government looming as a likely outcome.<\/p>\n

\u00a0– WITH AAP<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

AUSTRALIANS will head to the polls for a federal election on May 3. After months of speculation, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the election date following a visit to Governor-General Sam Mostyn earlier today (Friday , March 28). A five-week campaign will count down to the poll for all 150 seats in the House of […]<\/p>\n

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