Campaign day dominated by the latest wage figures

Sluggish wage growth is fuelling a battle on the cost of living - Anthony Albanese made his final big pitch to fight for a minimum wage increase at the National Press Club.

Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese delivers his speech to the National Press Club on Day 38 of the 2022 federal election campaign in Canberra. Source: AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Dozens of former judges have made a rare intervention during the election campaign - pleading with party leaders to urgently establish a federal integrity commission.

 A watchdog was promised by the government before the last election - but the Coalition refused to bring its legislation to the floor of parliament during the previous term.