From www.sbs.com.au: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton launched their respective election campaigns, focusing on first home buyers and tax relief amid rising cost of living concerns.

Albanese pledged a $10 billion plan to help first home buyers purchase homes and proposed a $1,000 instant tax deduction for work-related expenses, while Dutton offered tax relief measures for home buyers and highlighted a significant upcoming investment in defense.