Polling booths have closed in all states and territories except Western Australia, with the first results — in what is widely tipped to be one the closest Australian elections in living memory — expected within the next half hour.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott maintained a hectic schedule during the morning, visiting marginal electorates in Sydney, before casting their own votes.
Voting will continue in Western Australia until 6pm local time (8pm AEST).
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