Young voters in the driver's seat as May 3 federal election announced

Mark your calendars: May 3, Australia will head to the polls for the federal election.

How parties will relieve the pressure on the family budget will likely win voters over.

But this election could also be hinged on a whole new generation, who for the first time will outnumber baby boomers.

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