Healthcare and border security dominated the first leaders' fiery debate between Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese. What started out as a friendly discourse, turned into a heated game of accusations as Mr Morrison accused the Opposition leader of siding with China over issues concerning national security, specifically in the Pacific region. - Mr MorrisonBut the show ended with Mr Albanese accusing the Prime Minister of making an "outrageous slur". “And national security issues shouldn’t be the subject of that kind of slur,” he said. Mr Morrison's integrity was called out after he said he was “blessed” to have two children without disabilities, while Mr Albanese fumbled over turning back boats.

Source: The Guardian April 21, 2022 01:10 UTC