Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten have gone head-to-head in the first official leaders' debate of the election.
Climate change and the issue of trust dominated proceedings, as Messrs Turnbull and Shorten appeared at the National Press Club in Canberra.
Both leaders were pressed about their views on a range of issues, including tax cuts, climate change and the issue of trust.
Malcolm Turnbull was keen to highlight his business credentials before entering politics.
Opposition leader Bill Shorten also tendered his background in support of Labours bid to offer a "fair go" for all Australians.
As a former union leader and the son of a single mother, he said he understands the pressure many ordinary Australians are under.
"Disconnected", "snoozefest" and "a disgrace".
That was how the Greens and independent senators described the performances of Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten during Sunday night's leaders' debate, broadcast during prime time.
"That debate disengaged and disconnected people. It was a disgrace. Australians deserve better," Senator Xenophon said.
