Australia Street: Marginal seats explained

Australia's marginal seats will soon become a battleground for votes the 2019 federal election. So what defines a marginal seat and what will it take to change hands?

Australia Street is filmed in the multicultural and marginal Sydney seat of Banks in the run-up to the 2019 federal election. It is also an opportunity for you to have your say about Australian politics. 

Do you live in a marginal seat? What issues will be important to you this election? Have your say, by sending a 30-60 second video to [e-mail] with your name and electorate. We will post a selection of your videos here, on the SBS News website.