As an election inches closer, both Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor leader Anthony Albanese are seeking to define their public images. 

For Albanese, that’s involved an appearance on 60 minutes, and after a near death experience, a so-called glow-up. 

For the prime minister, it’s about turning negatives into positives, and attacking his opponent. 

Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on the battle lines being drawn, and just how personal this contest is likely to get.




Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno.




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As an election inches closer, both Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor leader Anthony Albanese are seeking to define their public images. For Albanese, that’s involved an appearance on 60 minutes, and after a near death experience, a so-called glow-up. For the prime minister, it’s about turning negatives into positives, and attacking his opponent. Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on the battle lines being drawn, and just how personal this contest is likely to get. Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno. Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>

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