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House of Reps dissolved ahead of election

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The Governor-General's Official Secretary Paul Singer, reads out the proclamation ending parliament. (AAP)

The House of Representatives has been formally dissolved ahead of the federal election.

The Official Secretary to the Governor-General, Paul Singer, read out a proclamation on Monday proroguing the parliament and dissolving the House of Representatives at the front entrance of Parliament House in Canberra.

The ceremony, watched by hundreds of people, concluded with a 19-gun salute by the Federation Guard.

The action effectively ended the 46th parliament so writs can be issued for the federal election, due to be held on May 21.

A copy of the proclamation was then posted at the door of the House of Representatives chamber.

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