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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Amanda Meade

Seven’s election debate to air after Big Brother as prime minister snubs ABC

Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese (left) shakes hands with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison during the first leaders' debate of the 2022 federal election hosted by Sky News at the Gabba in Brisbane, Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
Anthony Albanese (left) and Scott Morrison during the first leaders' debate of the 2022 federal election hosted by Sky News. Two more debates will be held on Nine and Seven after the ABC’s offer was rejected. Photograph: Toby Zerna/AAP

The third and final election debate between Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese will air on Channel Seven next Wednesday – but not until after Big Brother which is scheduled to end at 9.10pm.

Seven is launching the reality franchise on Monday and nothing, not even matters of state, will be allowed to bump Big Brother.

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