ABC calls for mandate to ensure it hosts federal election debate

Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison face off during the second leaders' debate before the May federal election. Photograph: Getty Images

The ABC has called for legislation to ensure it hosts and broadcasts at least one leaders’ debate during a federal election campaign.

The public broadcaster made the case for a mandated ABC election debate in a submission to the inquiry into the 2022 federal election, which continues its public hearings in Canberra on Tuesday.