Anthony Albanese hopes to become the first Australian prime minister in 21 years to lead a political party to consecutive election victories.

Australians will decide if they want to give Labor another chance as local and global issues weigh on voters’ minds.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stands on the cusp of winning a second term in office, though hopes of retaining his majority government hang on a knife-edge. Peter Dutton is attempting to overcome what observers describe as a chaotic campaign to win enough seats to force Labor "deep" into minority.