During a fierce late-night debate in Australia's Parliament earlier this year, officials in the chamber found themselves confronted by an unusual sight: an MP had turned up in his pyjamas. 

One of Australia's most controversial politicians, Ms Pauline Hanson, is attempting a comeback at the July federal election, though this time the right-wing firebrand is concentrating her anti-immigration focus on Muslims rather than Asians.

When Australians go to the polling booths on July 2, they will be confronted by enormous ballot papers which contain  a seemingly endless list of candidates.

At his hairdressing salon in suburban Sydney, Mr Martino Pedulla is pondering his vote in the coming Australian election but admits he can find little enthusiasm for either of the leading candidates.