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Australia is heading to a national vote on May 21 with the center-right Liberal National coalition government campaigning for a fourth term in office after grappling with a pandemic and a slew of climate change-related disasters.

Monday: Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese kick off their election campaigns. Plus: affordable autumn food

Good morning, early birds. The 2022 federal election is going to be Australia’s biggest, most expensive, and most complex election ever, and Indigenous leaders yesterday called for an urgent referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

Here's your TL;DR for this morning's news.

The day one visit to the marginal seat of Gilmore shows the Coalition's keenness to take it back after one term with Labor.

The clock is ticking on May 21 election

Australians living in marginal seats can expect a barrage of attention from the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader as the pair kick off the first full day of the election campaign in seats they're hoping to flip.

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

Anthony Albanese has stumbled on his first press conference during day one of campaigning, unable to state the official interest rate and unemployment rate.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Alan Tudge remains a "formal member" of his cabinet despite standing aside following allegations of abuse, which he denies.

A telephone voting system will be rolled out for the 2022 federal election, allowing those in COVID-19 isolation on polling day to cast their ballot.