PM pays tribute to Paralympians

Malcolm Turnbull has lauded Australian Paralympians as an inspirational group of athletes.

Malcolm Turnbull has briefly put politics aside on the campaign trail to pay tribute to Australia's Paralympians.

At the team launch in Homebush on Monday with Labor's sports spokesman Jim Chalmers, Mr Turnbull told the group the nation and both major parties were proud of them.

"We are absolutely united in our support and admiration for our Paralympians," the prime minister said.