Leaders debate now turning to questions of character, Morrison again calls Albanese "a loose unit when it comes to the economy" while Albanese says Morrison does not turn up or take responsibility, citing the bushfires, floods and vaccines. @SBSNews#AusVotes2022
On boat turnbacks Mr Albanese says "the key to keeping our borders strong are the elements of the plan that would turn back boats, which we support, offshore processing which we support, and settlement in third countries, which we support." @SBSNews#AusVotes2022
Mr Morrison says Alan Tudge will return as Education Minister if the government is re-elected - "he still has a warrant as a minister, he has not resigned as a minister, nor has he been dismissed." @SBSNews#AusVotes2022
Asked about a reported payout to Tudge’s former press secretary and whether taxpayers have a right to know Mr Morrison says "I had an independent inquiry. We dealt with the issue. On the other matter... I'm advised that the matter hasn't even been settled.." @SBSNews
Riley asks the leaders about "one strength" the other has. Morrison says he admires Albanese because he "has never forgot where he has come from" but ends by saying Albanese is not across the detail. Albanese says "Scott's absolutely committed to his nation". @SBSNews#Ausvotes22
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#WATCH: One of the first High Commissioners to the Solomon Islands Trevor Sofield tried to approach the PM at an event in Northern Tasmania. The PM’s security detail prevented him from talking to Scott Morrison. @SBSNews#ausvotes
The PM was rushed away from the venue. You can see the man trying to talk to him and being physically prevented by the security detail.
Mr Sofield just happened to be at the dairy cafe that the PM was visiting in the seat of Lyons. He said the AFP “manhandled him” as he was trying to approach the PM.