Key issues spark heat in leaders' debate

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese faced off in a town hall meeting style election debate, hosted by Sky News at the Gabba in Brisbane.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese faced off in a debate, Source: JASON EDWARDS/AAPIMAGE

The Prime and Opposition Leader have faced each other in the first leaders debate of the election campaign. Among the points of contention were border protection, an integrity commission, and the security pact signed by Solomon Islands and China.


In the battleground state of Queensland, the two major party leaders met after more than a week campaigning across the country.

Attending the debate were 100 undecided Queensland voters, asking the questions.

Scott Morrison was appealing to voters to leave him at the helm, arguing now's not the time to change tack.

Anthony Albanese maintains the government has run out of ideas.

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