Leaders debate 2022: Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese go head to head in Brisbane
Scott Morrison cornered Anthony Albanese on the issue of boat turnbacks in the first awkward moment of the debate.
Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese went head-to-head in the first leaders' debate of the election on Wednesday night in Brisbane.
The Prime Minister and Opposition leader took questions from voters for the Sky News-Courier Mail People's Forum.
The contest of ideas was moderated by Sky News anchor Kieran Gilbert as 100 undecided voters chosen by Q&A Market Research asked about the issues that matter most to them.
Topics ranged from housing affordability and the economy to nursing funding, disaster relief and China's security deal with the Solomon Islands.
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Originally published as Leaders debate 2022: Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese go head to head in Brisbane
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