Labor leader Bill Shorten will outline his party's $1 billion package for environmental initiatives, including measures to protect native animals and reduce single-use plastics.
He is set to make the announcement at Australia Zoo outside of Brisbane on Saturday, which sits in the electorate of Fisher - a seat the coalition holds by 9.2 per cent.
"Drought across eastern Australia, reef bleaching events, fires in Tasmania and thousands of fish deaths in the Murray Darling system all speak to the state of environmental challenges facing us in the 21st century," Mr Shorten said.
"It's time to fundamentally change our approach to addressing the environmental crises."
Labor's plan includes $100 million for a native species protection fund to increase numbers of endangered plants and animals while eliminating non-native pests.
Coastal erosion would be targeted with a $62 million pledge to prepare Australia's beaches for climate change.
"Australia's coastal communities are already seeing the impacts of climate change and rising sea levels, in increased coastal erosion, a loss of dunes and inundation," Mr Shorten said.
He will also promise $50 million for a national environmental protection authority, which was announced by the party in December.
Labor would also create a Federal Environment Act which would force the federal government to protect and restore the environment.
New polling shows West Australian voters aren't worried about the cost of action on climate change, but just want something done.
The Weekend West poll asked voters in three of the state's most marginal electorates whether the cost of action or inaction was more important.
Labor's announcement on Saturday builds on previous commitments relating to cleaning up rivers, recycling, and increasing the number of indigenous rangers.
The Labor leader , making it two from two in his policy battles with Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
The two leaders clashed over climate change, tax and education funding in front of an audience of 109 voters.
Of the undecided voters, 43 per cent picked Mr Shorten, 41 per cent picked the prime minister, and 16 per cent had not made up their mind.
$100m boost for Queensland hospitals
The prime minister will on Saturday in the region, along with critical hospital infrastructure.
A new urgent care service would be based at Logan Hospital using $33.4 million, to take pressure off its emergency department and specialist outpatient services.
The package also includes $30 million to redevelop the Redland Hospital, including a renal dialysis and acute patient building.
A paediatric emergency treatment service would also be established at Redcliffe Hospital, using $10 million.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison Treasurer and Josh Frydenberg at a press conference at Studley Park in Kew, Melbourne, Friday, May 3, 2019. Source: AAP
Unlike Labor's health promises, Mr Morrison will argue his plan improves services, reduces wait times and makes it easier for people to access cancer and mental health treatment without costing Australians elsewhere.
"We can deliver this record investment in health without raising taxes for hard-working Queenslanders," he says.
This week, , and Labor's candidate for Melbourne, , were under pressure for days over posts they had made on Facebook.
Ms Whelan resigned on Friday after admitting she made some anti-Islamic posts while Mr Creasey quit over rape jokes and comments he made about watching a friend have sex.
So far, 15 candidates have fallen by the wayside for a variety of reasons, including dual citizenship and inappropriate online comments.
