Pre-polling across the country has begun with the federal election just under three weeks away.
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We took to the streets of Merimbula and asked people what will inform their choice on election day and how they were feeling with the current state of politics.
Almost all of the voters we spoke to had a lack of confidence in major political parties.
"It's a joke, they should just wipe them all out and start again with fresh people in their place," Jennifer, 60 from Merimbula said.
"They need to realise charity begins at home. Healthcare, education, farmers and the environment should come first."
Tim, a sonographer from Merimbula, said he found it difficult have faith in the major parties especially when they "chop and change" so much.
We asked people whether they were aligned to one party or they changed their voting preference depending on policies and promises. Most people said they tended to stick with the parties they had always voted for.
Cookie, 80, a retired earth mover and farmer from South Gippsland in Victoria, said he only once thought about changing votes from Liberal to Labor.
"That was back in the Whitlam days," he said.
"I was a Liberal man through and through and then Gough came along and I was tempted, but look at how that turned out."
Cookie said coming from a Country Party family it was only natural that he became a Liberal voter.
Peg, 90, from Eden, said she was still deciding on who she will vote for and will make her decision on election day.
"I like to wait and see if there are any more announcements. I will often change between the major parties depending on their policies."
Peg said as an elderly citizen, she cast her vote with the younger generations in mind.
"I look for the party that is going to provide jobs, education and housing - the young ones have it tough these days especially with housing and employment, it's hard for them."
Amelia, 33, from Merimbula, said politics had always been a major topic of conversation in her family. Because of this she said she stays informed and keeps an open mind when it comes to voting.
"So many people vote for a party without really knowing why. It's important people think about who they vote for and why. It's a privilege to be able to vote. We need a strong country that is going to help everyone," she said.
