Anthony Albanese won the first leaders debate of the election campaign last night.

But it was a tight contest, with both leaders well prepared and polished, as they faced undecided voters in Western Sydney.

Anthony Albanese spoke of a country rallying in spite of difficult global conditions.

For Peter Dutton, it was about painting a dire picture of economic pain – and blaming Albanese for it. 

Today, special correspondent for The Saturday Paper Jason Koutsoukis on the biggest moments of the first debate – and what it tells us about the next stage of the campaign.

 

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Guest: Special correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Jason Koutsoukis.

Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Anthony Albanese won the first leaders debate of the election campaign last night.
But it was a tight contest, with both leaders well prepared and polished, as they faced undecided voters in Western Sydney.
Anthony Albanese spoke of a country rallying in spite of difficult global conditions.
For Peter Dutton, it was about painting a dire picture of economic pain &ndash; and blaming Albanese for it.&nbsp;
Today, special correspondent for The Saturday Paper Jason Koutsoukis on the biggest moments of the first debate &ndash; and what it tells us about the next stage of the campaign.
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Guest: Special correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Jason Koutsoukis.
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

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Albanese v Dutton: The first leaders’ debate

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