Election 2022: Scott Morrison lashes out over RBA rate hike question

Scott Morrison has angrily batted away questions from reporters, accusing them of politicising a crucial question that could decide the election.

Welcome to week four of the federal election campaign, with less than 20 days until Aussies head to the polls on May 21.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is running out of time to secure another election miracle. According to the latest Newspoll, Labor maintains its two-party preferred lead over the Coalition of 53-47. 

Housing affordability has emerged as a key theme this week, with Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese announcing a policy for the government to take an equity stake of up to 40 per cent in a property to make it easier to buy a home.

All eyes are now on the Reserve Bank, which is widely expected to raise the official cash rate at its meeting on Tuesday.

Originally published as Election 2022: Scott Morrison lashes out over RBA rate hike question

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