Australia`s political parties are in the final stages of campaigning ahead of a general election on Saturday. Polls indicate a close result following a campaign centred around tax cuts, climate change and social programmes, with the opposition Labor party likely to win office from the conservative Liberal-National coalition.

Major election policies of Australia's political parties

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison officially launched his party's election campaign on Sunday, less than a week before the May 18 vote that opinion polls have consistently indicated he will lose.

Australia's PM launches official campaign six days out from election

Australia's embattled conservative minority government is expected to splash the cash in the annual budget announcement Tuesday, in a bid to woo voters ahead of tough national elections.

Struggling Australia government opens wallet to woo voters