The issue fuelled tense moments at the first leaders debate on Wednesday night - but questions remain as to when the Prime Minister was made aware of the deal, and any action taken in the aftermath.
In the meantime, a blow to Labor's election campaign with Anthony Albanese testing positive for COVID-19.
Kulasegaram Sanchayan reports in Tamil with features written by Krishani Dhanji and Phillippa Carisbrooke.
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