Australia election: Albanese and Dutton face-off in first debate

Cost of living issues dominated the debate and the political rivals were asked about Trump's tariffs.

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Cost of living issues dominated Tuesday night's debate, organised by Sky News and The Daily Telegraph, and the two leaders were also asked about US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Opinion polls have predicted a slim margin between Albanese's Labor Party and Dutton's Liberal Party, and the possibility that either will need to form the next government with independent MPs or minor parties.

Albanese was declared the night's winner by Sky News after a vote by 100 undecided voters, who also provided the night's questions.

When the debate host asked the audience if they were having a tough time with the cost of living, most of the audience members raised their hands, according to the BBC's broadcast partner, ABC News.

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