Albanese and Dutton face off as Australians vote in election shaped by high prices and shortage of housing - Dutton wants to become the first political leader to oust a first-term government since 1931,

The Australian prime minister's first term was hampered by the headwinds of global inflation, but his fortunes rebounded by offering stability against the backdrop of Trump's volatile diplomacy.

With fewer than three hours to go until voting booths close on the east coast, Anthony Albanese has admitted he has not yet chomped down on a democracy sausage.