Taunts, lies, personal attacks: 10 unmissable moments from nastiest debate yet
They called each other liars, tore into weaknesses and got sharply personal at times, but by the end they … agreed. Here are 7 key moments from the third leaders’ debate.
Analysis
How Dutton cut ‘testy’ PM down to size
This debate revealed Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese are fundamentally different political animals on a level much deeper than mere politics, argues James Morrow.
Profound moment another cruel twist of fate for Team Dutton
It is impossible to analyse the election without looking at the effect such a massive and profound global event will have on it, writes Joe Hildebrand.
Bolt: Dutton just signalled he’s either a closet climate infidel or weak in his faith
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton just got a brutal reminder that every Liberal leader should get through their head: you can’t run from these idiotic climate wars.
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Why Anthony Albanese’s cockiness is toying with fate
In the past 72 hours, the Prime Minister and his team – buoyed by recent polls – have shifted gear into new, dangerously cocky territory, writes James Morrow.
Stunning prediction suggests this election may already be over
What if this election was already over before polling day? Well it’s possible it will be and the beginning of the end starts tomorrow, writes Joe Hildebrand.
Peter Dutton needs a resurrection of biblical proportions
For Peter Dutton it is truly Hail Mary time. He needs nothing short of a miracle to get back in the hunt, writes Joe Hildebrand.
Battleground seats to watch as Dutton seeks a miracle
Victoria will swing, WA is a stronghold, NSW is up for grabs and fierce battles unfold in Teal and Green seats. As we get to the pointy end of this campaign, these are the seats to watch, writes Tom Connell.
‘They don’t add up’: Big problem major parties face
You will see Labor and the Coalition and the Greens put big reassuring price tags on their policies with assurances they are fully costed. But are they? Joe Hildebrand isn’t convinced.
200,000: The number Albo and Dutton need to solve housing crisis
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton need to do more to solve our housing crisis — and experts say there’s a key number they need to hit.
Labor masterstroke points to a chainsaw massacre
If the polls are right, this election isn’t going to be close – it’s going to be a chainsaw massacre. When asking why, it’s hard to go past nuclear, writes James Campbell.
Move proves respect still matters – if only for one day
In the cutthroat world of politics, it often seems rules don’t exist, so today’s Good Friday truce – and the decency and civility it promotes – comes as a relief, writes Joe Hildebrand.
Why this election is unlike any we’ve had before
This election arguably presents the most complex information environment voters have ever had to navigate, writes AEC acting commissioner Jeff Pope.
Bolt: Forget Labor’s spin, the Russians are coming to help China’s dictatorship
The last thing our government needed in this election campaign was proof that war was coming our way but a hostile Russian-Chinese alliance is gradually surrounding us.
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