Scott Morrison has refused to say whether he will carry on as Liberal Leader if he loses the election.
The Prime Minister addressed the media after kissing his wife Jenny as they cast their ballots in Cook, south Sydney.
Far from the confidence Bill Shorten showed this morning, Mr Morrison shied away from predicting the result, saying: 'I make no assumptions about tonight.'
He then refused to comment on whether he would continue as Liberal leader as he stares down the barrel of defeat.
'As I have said when this question has been put to me before, this election is not about my future. It is about your future. It is about the people of Australia’s future,' he said.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife Jenny Morrison cast their votes at Lilli Pilli Public School in Cook, Sydney
Prime Minister Scott Morrison kissed his wife Jenny after the pair cast their votes at Lilli Pilli Public School in Cook, Sydney
'It is about their aspirations, their ambitions. It is not about my aspirations or Bill Shorten’s ambition, it is about the Australian people’s aspiration and that is what I have focused on.'
Revealing that he voted for himself, he joked: 'I think you can guess how I voted today because I hear the local member is pretty good.'
Mr Morrison thanked supporters and said he would not like to predict the result, adding: 'I make no assumptions about tonight.
'I respect this process. It is dear to my heart, the democracy of our country. I am making no presumptions. I don’t take anyone’s support in this country for granted.'
After casting his vote in Moonee Ponds, Victoria and awkwardly eating a democracy sausage, the Labor leader gave a short speech outlining his priorities for government
Opposition Labor leader Bill Shorten and his wife Chloe arrive at a polling station in the Melbourne suburb of Moonee Ponds to cast their vote in
Bill Shorten kisses a voter's baby in Melbourne before hugging an elderly voter in the line to cast a ballot
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and wife Jenny are seen with the Liberal candidate for Braddon, Gavin Pearce (rear second right) and a voter with a young child
Mr Shorten this morning said he is so confident of winning the election that he is already planning what he would do on his first day in power.
After casting his vote in Moonee Ponds, Victoria and awkwardly eating a democracy sausage, the Labor leader gave a short speech outlining his priorities for government.
Standing alongside his popular wife Chloe, he declared that his first move would be to make a law raising pay for shift-workers at nights and weekends.
The 52-year-old said: 'In the event that the people of Australia voted for action on climate change, we will be ready to hit the ground from tomorrow. We'll be ready to start straight away and we will start straight away.
'My first cabinet meeting, the first order of business, we will put a submission to the independent umpire to get the wages moving again for millions of our fellow Australians.
'My first legislation will be to reverse the cuts to penalty rates.'
Mr Shorten also explained that tackling climate change is another priority, saying: 'We will convene the parliament as soon as possible to start action on climate change.
A reporter asked Mr Shorten if he would quit politics if he lost the election.
'Let's hold the horses here,' the leader replied. 'I'm confident that Labor can win. Is Mr Morrison staying around? Have you asked him?'
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was at the Ulverstone Secondary College during Election Day in Ulverstone, Tasmania
Australian Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and his wife Chloe share a moment after casting their votes at Moonee Ponds West Primary school in Melbourne
Bill Shorten speaks to voters at a polling station after casting his vote in the Melbourne suburb of Moonee Ponds
Bill Shorten enjoys a sausage at a polling station after casting his vote in the Melbourne suburb of Moonee Ponds
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten waves goodbye after casting his vote at Moonee Ponds West Primary school
