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Fact checking Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese in the third leaders' debate

The third leaders' debate was a much more subdued affair than the fiery, more shouty previous clash between the two leaders. But in politics, less shouting doesn't necessarily mean fewer furphies.

ABC News · May 12, 2022

‘Had better days’: Alan Tudge’s single exchange with education department since standing down

Confusion has surrounded post of education minister since PM insisted Tudge was still in cabinet, despite standing aside

The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2022

Were minor parties the big winners? 3 experts on the final leaders' debate

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese faced off in the third and final leaders’ debate on Wednesday night on the Seven network, ten days ahead of the federal election on May 21.

The Conversation · May 11, 2022

Albanese wins final election debate over Morrison, according to Seven’s undecided voters

Potential wage rises dominate early part of discussion, with PM suggesting a 5% increase could see small businesses fold and jobs lost

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2022

Factcheck: is Albanese’s backing of a 5.1% minimum wage rise an ‘unprecedented’ intervention?

Government claims Labor leader is improperly interfering with independent process, but it wouldn’t be the first time a precise number was proposed

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2022

Your Whirlwind Tour Of The Minor Parties Running At The Federal Election

A complete guide covering: the good, the bad and the ones that are poisoning your uncle's Facebook feed.

Pedestrian.tv · May 11, 2022

Scott Morrison says Anthony Albanese's 5.1 per cent pay rise intervention would send interest rates spiralling

The Prime Minister says Anthony Albanese's push for wages to keep pace with inflation is "reckless", but Labor says the alternative is for people's pay to go backwards.

ABC News · May 11, 2022

How well has the Morrison government handled relations with Southeast Asia?

This is part of a foreign policy election series looking at how Australia’s relations with the world have changed since the Morrison government came into power in 2019. You can read the other pieces here.

The Conversation · May 11, 2022

Coalition and Labor pledge $40m of election cash to clubs that benefited from ‘sports rorts’

Some organisations awarded sports grants against the department’s recommendations in 2019 are in line for more money in 2022

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2022

Helen Haines says the current government has gagged debate in parliament more than any government in history. Is that correct?

Independent MP for the seat of Indi, Helen Haines, says the current government has moved to gag debate in parliament more than any government in history. RMIT ABC Fact Check crunches the numbers.

ABC News · May 10, 2022