Who won the third leaders’ debate? Five takeaways from Albanese v Dutton
The most animated jousting came when both leaders were invited to rebuff the ‘biggest lie’ their opponent has pushed during the Australian election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe death of Pope Francis overshadowed the federal election on Tuesday with Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton pausing their campaigns as a mark of respect.But the two leaders were back at it on Tuesday night, facing-off inside Sydney’s Channel Nine studios for the third of four election debates. Continue reading...

The most animated jousting came when both leaders were invited to rebuff the ‘biggest lie’ their opponent has pushed during the Australian election campaign
- Polls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverage
- Anywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guide
- Listen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: Gina
- Get our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcast
The death of Pope Francis overshadowed the federal election on Tuesday with Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton pausing their campaigns as a mark of respect.
But the two leaders were back at it on Tuesday night, facing-off inside Sydney’s Channel Nine studios for the third of four election debates. Continue reading...