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Leaders clash in feisty debate

Phillip Coorey
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Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has acknowledged some voters will be unhappy with Labor's tax agenda, but said "there was a mood for change in Australia'' and closing "tax loopholes" was essential to guarantee equality and essential services.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned the economy faced uncertain times ahead as he urged voters to take into account the past five-and-half years of jobs growth and that the budget was on track to return to surplus under the Coalition.

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com

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