You've heard from the politicians. For five weeks, we've heard the slogans and the promises and the (not always) thinly veiled sledging from our elected representatives. Today we're hearing from you instead, thanks to the tens of thousands of responses we've received to our Your Say project.
Frustration and annoyance:
We've been hearing an undercurrent of disenchantment from you about how this campaign has played out. Respondents such as Jenny from Peregian Springs have decried the focus on "short-term gain" at the expense of long-term vision, while others like Lyn from Bolton Point have been turned off by the personal attacks candidates have lobbed back and forth.
A switch to the minors:
"The two-party system is dead," wrote Kit from Kiama. Others have expressed concern about the "gimmickry" deployed in the campaign, favouring a move towards independents to "force compromises", as John in Surry Hills put it. On the flipside, however, was a note of caution from Chris in Bargara about the prospect of an "obstructionist" crossbench.
The issues that mattered: So what were the deciding factors and hot-button issues influencing voters' choices? As always, cost of living and housing affordability were front of mind across the board, as was foreign policy and energy. (Here's a complete rundown of
what has been promised in this campaign.)
Tell us more: You can tell us about your election day experience via today's live election blog. And on the Politics Now podcast they know a lot of us have already voted, so here's a quick guide for everyone else | 
