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Dutton claims credit for Labor’s two surpluses in robust debate

Phillip Coorey
Phillip CooreyPolitical editor
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Budget management and the cost of living have dominated the first election debate between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton, with the opposition leader claiming the two surpluses Labor delivered were bequeathed to it by the Morrison government.

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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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