Federal Election 2019: Day 13 of the campaign
As Bill Shorten refused to say whether he will sign a union pledge to support coal or review approvals for the Adani mine if he is elected as PM, one of his candidates also dodged the media on the same issue.
As Bill Shorten refused to say whether he will sign a union pledge to support for coal or review approvals for the Adani mine if he is elected as PM, one of his candidates also dodged the media on the same issue.
Belinda Hassan declined to answer repeated questions from reporters as she left a venue in Mackay with Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.
Earlier, Queensland Senator Fraser Anning again stirred controversy after blaming the terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka on "Islamic populations creating violence" and taking a swipe at 'Egg Boy'.
In a series of posts on Twitter, the Queensland Senator warned against Muslim immigration in Australia.
Scott Morrison was on the campaign trail in Adelaide, while Bill Shorten has been campaigning in key Queensland battleground seats.
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