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Andrew Brown

Risks of recession casts shadow over leaders' debate

Peter Dutton will face Anthony Albanese in a leaders' debate with the economy a key issue. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

The first leaders' debate is not the only thing looming large over the federal election, as party leaders stress they're the best placed to navigate global economic uncertainty caused by Donald Trump.

As Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton prepare to face 100 undecided voters at a Sky News forum in western Sydney on Tuesday, both candidates sought to pitch themselves as the safest pair of hands to navigate headwinds amid recession fears.

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