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Albanese and Dutton Face Off in Third Leaders’ Debate on Channel Nine

The debate, moderated by Ally Langdon, focuses on cost-of-living concerns as polling shows Labor extending its lead over the Coalition.

An election official hangs a sign outside a polling place as early voting begins in Sydney, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, for a national election to be held on May 3. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
People arrive at a polling place as early voting begins in Sydney, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, for a national election to be held on May 3. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
People cast there ballots at a polling place as early voting begins in Sydney, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, for a national election to be held on May 3. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
A ballot is dropped into a a box as early voting begins in Sydney, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, for a national election to be held on May 3. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Overview

  • Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton participate in the third of four scheduled leaders' debates, broadcast by Channel Nine at 7:30 PM AEST.
  • Moderated by Ally Langdon, the debate features questions from Charles Croucher, Deb Knight, and Phil Coorey, with cost-of-living pressures dominating the discussion.
  • Polling ahead of the debate shows Labor leading the Coalition, with a 52–48 percent two-party-preferred margin in Newspoll and 55.5–44.5 percent in Roy Morgan's survey.
  • The debate follows a campaign pause on Easter Monday to honor the death of Pope Francis, with both leaders resuming their efforts to sway undecided voters.
  • The final debate is scheduled for Sunday, April 27, on Channel Seven, just days before the May 3 federal election.