Tony Abbott and Zali Steggall react to their high-profile debate in the battle for Warringah
Speaking minutes after their much-publicised debate on Thursday afternoon, Tony Abbott and Zali Seggall said they were satisfied they got their arguments across. The two main contenders for the seat of Warringah added it was now down to voters.
Both Tony Abbott and Zali Steggall said they were satisfied they got their arguments across, adding it was now down to voters on May 18.
Speaking minutes after coming off stage, Ms Steggall said the debate gave her the chance to get over her views while also debunking some myths.
“It was a classic example of how engaged this electorate is,” she said. “It was fiery at times but it was a great opportunity for everyone to ask their questions and hear from both of us.
“I think the room and audience are left in no doubt where we are very different on policies and approach.
“I hope the room and the people at home are reassured in terms of the misleading and the lies that have been spread about me and my position on issues on Labor’s tax changes and the tunnel. So that was good, it was an opportunity to correct the record.”
Mr Abbott said he was happy that he put his case across.
“It was a very lively audience outside the venue and it was a particularly lively audience inside the venue,” he said.
“I suspect more inside the venue had made up their mind than was intended by the organisers but never the less that adds to the fun of electioneering.
“I thought both of us had every opportunity to put our case. I was very happy with the case that I put and now it is up to the electors to make their judgment on May 18.”
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