Leaders hit the campaign trail with funding promises for roads upgrade and children with hearing loss

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is campaigning in the NSW seat of Gilmore, while federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese is in the marginal seat of Bass in regional Tasmania.

Waziri Mkuu Scott Morrison na Kiongozi wa Upinzani Anthony Albanese. Source: SBS

The first full day of the six-week election campaign began with the leaders of the major parties announcing million-dollar plus funding pledges as they appeal to voters.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison hit the ground running on the first official day of the election campaign, announcing a multi-million dollar commitment to upgrade local roads.

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