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Sat 08 Aug 2010Australian election set to be closest in 50 years in Sydney

AUSTRALIANS are today voting in what is expected to be the closest federal election since 1961. The final result may not be known for days.

Polling booths close at 6pm local time and counting begins immediately. However, the largest ever figures for “pre-polling” could mean the results of many marginal seats will not be finalised tonight.