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Albanese and Dutton clash in first debate – and the winner is...

The two prospective PMs traded blows on health, education and “incredibly tough times ahead” in a policy-heavy debate – and now the audience verdict is in. LIVE UPDATES

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‘Very confronting’: 7 moments that mattered for Albo and Dutton

Peter Dutton calls out Mediscare, Anthony Albanese snaps back on nuclear and a “confronting scene” involving the audience – these are the moments that mattered from the leaders’ de...

How the debate was won with one very real, simple question

Amid all the lights and cameras, amid all the prepping and drilling, both leaders knew there was only one way to win the debate, writes Joe Hildebrand.

Dutton upstages Albo as they trade barbs on Medicare, migration

Peter Dutton has upstaged Anthony Albanese’s signature Medicare card stunt as the two of them clashed in the first leaders debate fought on cost of living.

Dutton looked nervous but was saved by Albo’s waffle

Given he’d just received upsetting personal news, Dutton understandably had a tough start to the debate before Albanese channelled his inner game show host, writes James Campbell.

Why Dutton had the edge over Albo

Both leaders performed well, but there are several reasons why Peter Dutton was the winner in the first debate, argues James Morrow.

Dutton reveals Coalition’s plan to reduce Aussie power bills

Peter Dutton has finally released the analysis behind his promise for cheaper energy under a Coalition government. Here is how much you could save.