QUOTES FROM ELECTION DAY ANNOUNCEMENT:
* "Now is not the time to turn back." - Prime Minister Scott Morrison
* "At this election, there is a clear choice. It is a choice that will determine the economy that Australians live in, not just for the next three years but for the next decade." - Morrison
* "The Liberal and National parties believe that the strength of our economy is rooted in the hard work and effort, and enterprise and aspiration and the champion in every single Australian." - Morrison
* "This election is very straightforward. It is about being stuck in the past, or a bright future and a positive view of what Australians can do together." - Labor leader Bill Shorten
* "What we believe in is making sure that the economy works in the interests of working and middle-class people; when everyday Australians are getting a fair go, then this economy hums." - Shorten
* "My feet are firmly planted in the backyard of a Mitcham house because I understand that politics should be about the people, it's about cost of living, education, health, good jobs, renewable energy." - Shorten
* "I don't intend to lose and I don't intend for the Nationals not to be in government." - Nationals leader Michael McCormack
* "Time is running out to act on climate change. We need to make it the biggest issue of this election." - Australian Greens leader Richard Di Natale
* "I hope Sir Pete's out of his jarmies!" - Labor MP Ged Kearney on the PM's early morning meeting with Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove
* "Scott Morrison has finally called the election. Can't come soon enough." - Victorian Labor Premier Dan Andrews
