Thanks for being with us. Here's a recap of what's unfolded today
- The Albanese government has promised to crack down on price gouging, adding that supermarkets were "taking the piss of Australian consumers". In response, Opposition leader Peter Dutton said Albanese was "weak as water" to take on supermarkets. Meanwhile, Greens leader Adam Bandt said Albanese was "copying the Greens' homework".
- New YouGov polling shows Labor slightly ahead in the polls with 50.2 per cent of the two-party preferred vote. The same poll estimated there was a 61 per cent chance of a hung parliament, and a 38 per cent chance of a Labor majority government.
- Albanese said he could "rely" on United States President Donald Trump ahead of 'American Liberation Day', which may deliver more tariffs to Australia.
- James Paterson said the Coalition had a "better plan" to deal with price gouging, saying they were "happy to make it illegal" and have a plan to introduce targeted divestment powers.
- The Coalition would consider extending the fuel excise cut after 12 months.
- Albanese has ruled out another referendum if re-elected. Meanwhile, Dutton said he wanted to revisit adding a preamble section to the constitution for Indigenous recognition if there is bipartisanship.
- Dutton has said he would keep Kevin Rudd as ambassador to the US if elected, saying he hopes Rudd can "advance" Australia's national interests.
- Dutton visited a brick factory in Sydney and said the election was a "test" of economic management. He continued his trip in Western Sydney, heading to an Assyrian New Year event in Fairfield.