“It’s a sliding doors moment for our nation,” Dutton said during his speech, adding: “This election is as much about leadership as it’s about policy.”

Here are some of the key elements of Dutton’s pitch to Australian voters.

Introducing a national gas plan to lower bills

Dutton said it would “secure an additional 10 per cent to 20 per cent of the east coast’s demand” and would “drive down new wholesale domestic gas prices from over $14 per gigajoule to under 10 per gigajoule”.

Western Australia has had a similar policy since 2006.

Cheaper fuel

Dutton said the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission would “ensure that the fuel excise cut will be passed on in full to consumers”.

Slashing migration

“Labor is neither in control of migration, nor has it kept migration at sustainable levels,” Dutton said.

While the commitment was made in last year’s budget reply, it required clarity after the Opposition’s treasury spokesperson Angus Taylor appeared to walk back the policy on Sunday’s Insiders program.

Boost to instant asset write-off for small businesses

It adds on a previous promise to provide deductions of up to $20,000 per year for business-related meal expenses.

Cuts to public servants

Following concerns that the policy could affect essential services, including veterans’ affairs, he said: “We won’t cut frontline service delivery roles”.

Investing in mental health and cheaper medicines