The couple, who the Sunday Examiner profiled during this election campaign, said they thought Labor had used the issue to deflect attention away from the costings of their election promises.

“As for the rest of the campaign, there has been nothing in the last week that would give self-funded retirees a warm fuzzy feeling,” they said.

“Following this election campaign has been extremely frustrating as it has become even more obvious that it is virtually impossible for any of the major parties to co-operate in any way.

“It appears the main thoughts on our politician’s minds is for their re-election rather than any serious consideration for those of us in their electorate.”

The Robinsons said they were pleased to see the Liberals commit $11.4 million to support people with dementia, $6 million for East Tamar roads, more financial support for headspace services, and money for a Newstead flood levee.

From Labor, they liked a commitment for a second Basslink interconnector, a $75 million pledge for a new sewage plant and a commitment to grow apprenticeship positions by 15,000.

First-time voter Selin Kaya was not much more impressed with the performance of candidates overall this election.

She said it was personally pleasing for her to speak with Greens leader Richard Di Natale this week who appeared to understand youth issues.

Miss Kaya believed that young people would be more engaged in this election if they felt that their ideas and concerns mattered.

“It would be great to see politicians recognising the voices of young people,” she said.

“Most young people believe politics are boring, and I think it's simply because they (politicians) are not relatable.”

Mother of two, Jessica Paech, said she found the integrity of both major party leaders “questionable”.

“Campaign promises are handed out like lollies and negative campaigning rules,” she said.

Mrs Paech said any major pledges or promises made during the election ran the risk of being blocked by a hostile Senate.

“This can be good in some cases, for example, the deregulation of university fees being blocked in the Senate,” she said.

“However, mostly it is just frustrating. I want to see Australia move forward and be progressive but who do we trust to lead us?”