What should we take away from the first election debate?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton shake hands during the first leaders' debate of the 2025 federal election campaign in Sydney (AAP Image/Pool, Jason Edwards) Credit: Jason Edwards/AAPIMAGE

The first of two scheduled election debates has taken place on 8th April in Western Sydney.

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Prime minister and the Opposition leader have used the first leaders' debate of the federal election campaign - hosted by Sky News - to promote their policies responding to cost-of-living pressures, bulk billing, immigration and renewable energy.

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