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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Sarah Martin Chief political correspondent

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese clash over cost of living and integrity in messy leaders’ debate

Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison
Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese during the second federal election leaders’ debate, broadcast on the Nine network. Photograph: Getty Images

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have bickered over electricity prices, national security and a federal integrity commission in the second leaders’ debate of the election campaign.

Ahead of early voting opening on Monday, the prime minister appealed for Australians to stick with certainty, while the Labor leader said the country could not afford three more years of the Coalition.

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