Election Week One: Tax cuts, funding boosts for health and climate change costs first on the agenda

Week one of the federal election campaign saw both major parties commence heavy campaigning across the country, with tax cuts, funding boosts for health and climate change costs first on the agenda. The federal election countdown has begun, with both Labor and Liberal leaders launching their party's campaigns in Sydney.

Member for the seat of Warringah Tony Abbott with Independent candidate Zali Steggall at an event in March Source: AAP