Up until 2007, conservative John Howard served as prime minister for nearly 12 years. Just two possibilities remain: The coalition will win by the slimmest of margins, or there will be a hung parliament. Health care a key focusTwo weeks before the election, Shorten ramped up his campaign on health policy by describing the poll as a referendum on the future of Medicare. As of early Sunday, the Australian Electoral Commission said Labor was leading in 70 seats, Turnbull's coalition in 68 seats, and minor parties or independents in five seats. Longest campaign since 1969On Saturday, Shorten accused Turnbull of failing to deliver the economic reform and steady leadership Australians want.

Source: CBC News July 02, 2016 16:18 UTC