The leaders movements over the past week - which is heavily guided by internal polling - give us a huge clue about the key areas that may determine the outcome.
Anthony Albanese kicks off the election campaign as comfortable favourite to become Prime Minister with his party leading by a large eight points in the polls.
Politicians and staffers desperate to kick out the Coalition still bare the scars of Bill Shorten s shock defeat after leading the polls for two years ahead of May 2019.
Anthony Albanese needs a net gain of eight seats to win a Labor majority at this year s election - but he will face strong resistance from Scott Morrison who needs to cling on to electorates.