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In the marginal South Australian seat of Boothby, voters like Matthew are concerned about the cost-of-living crisis.

For the first time in 15 years, he's found a housemate to help share the cost of his rental.

Matthew says he's given up the idea of home ownership, and often finds himself talking to friends about the cost of things like petrol, power and groceries.

Veteran paramedic Paul is frustrated by a lack of phone reception in regional and remote areas.

On WA's remote south coast, he's seen things go pear-shaped too many times.

The Albanese government has vowed to legislate universal mobile coverage, but stakeholders say terrestrial networks shouldn't be neglected.

Omar voted for Labor in 2022 because Anthony Albanese gave him "a bit of hope".

But many Muslim Australians feel concerns about Israel's conduct in Gaza and Islamophobia have gone unheard by the Albanese Government.

Human rights advocate Nesreen Bottriell said the relationship between political parties and the Muslim community needs repair.

Alex's arts degree will leave him with a $48,000 debt.

His mum Helen completed a masters in accounting a decade ago at a lower cost of $20,000.

She says her younger son has already decided to forego university and pursue a trade to avoid amassing a large HECS debt.

University student Rebecca is yet to hear anything from politicians that would win her vote.

The 21 year old wants to know if the major party leaders know what it's like to live pay cheque to pay cheque.

NSW resident Renee is also undecided, and is worried about future jobs in her regional town.

Pirlangimpi on Melville Island is one of the northernmost communities in the massive NT electorate of Lingiari.

Home to 250 registered voters, the seat is currently held by Labor but the race is expected to be tight.

Ningle Galarla says he's voting with the "new, younger generation" in mind, who he says need employment opportunities.

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Aged care resident Arlene admits it's getting harder for her to clean her teeth properly.

Most aged care facilities can't fund oral health education for their residents, despite the risks.

Seniors advocacy groups have called for a seniors' dental benefit scheme to help pensioners and people in aged care.

Jacob and Kate worry they'll never be able to buy a home.

Home ownership rates in Australia have been falling for decades.

Jacob says he doesn't want to be a 'forever renter', but it feels out of his family's control.

Georgia lives near one of the Coalition's proposed nuclear sites.

She says the policy is a "huge concern" she expects to be on the minds of voters in WA's South West.

But some residents are in favour of nuclear energy, and there's also opposition to an offshore wind farm greenlit by Labor.