Albanese v Dutton: The first leaders’ debate
08 Apr 2025 | 16 mins
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But it was a tight contest, with both leaders well prepared and polished, as they faced undecided voters in Western Sydney.
Anthony Albanese spoke of a country rallying in spite of difficult global conditions.
For Peter Dutton, it was about painting a dire picture of economic pain – and blaming Albanese for it.
Today, special correspondent for The Saturday Paper Jason Koutsoukis on the biggest moments of the first debate – and what it tells us about the next stage of the campaign.
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Guest: Special correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Jason Koutsoukis.
Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
