A frustrating campaign COVID curveball sidelines Anthony Albanese for a full week. The Labor leader had regathered his mojo after a strong showing in the first debate, and where did all of this happen? Where else but Queensland, the state that all roads to the lodge pass through as detailed by 4BC Breakfast host Neil Breen.

Renowned adman Russel Howcroft on why the "Scotty from Marketing" smear might really be a strength.

Political operatives Jinane Bou-Assi and Sally Branson take us behind the podium and into the greenroom for debate prep.