Albo maintains an edge in the concluding debate, with bookmakers still backing him... Yet, there's a significant credibility issue he struggles to dismiss.
Headline: Albanese Prevails in Final Leaders Debate, Yet Dutton Shines
Byline: Catch up on the highlights from the 2025 Channel Seven leaders debate with our handy rundown
In a nail-biting finale, Anthony Albanese managed to clinch the victory in the fourth and final Channel Seven leaders debate on Sunday night. Yet, it was Peter Dutton who shone with his charismatic performance, leaving a lasting impression on viewers[1][2][3].
The three-hour-long debate, heavily anticipated by the nation, commenced with a bold assertion from Channel Seven: 'This broadcast across Australia will determine who will be the next Prime Minister.' Despite this statement, the election's outcome remains uncertain[1].
Throughout the debate, both political leaders struggled to outshine one another, with Anthony Albanese maintaining a guarded demeanor, seemingly reluctant to let his genuine self surface[4]. On the other hand, Dutton skillfully engaged viewers with his confident delivery and assertive responses.
One significant moment in the debate came when Dutton, in a question about affordable living, misquoted egg prices. He mentioned the cost of a dozen eggs as "$4.20", which is half the actual market price[2][5]. The error left the audience in stitches and hampered Dutton's otherwise impressive performance.
Albanese, in an attempt to regain the momentum, made a peculiar comment about former U.S. President Donald Trump's phone usage, stating that he was unsure if Trump even had a phone[2][5].
Overall, when it came to tax cuts, Albanese led with a comfortable margin of 49% support compared to Dutton's 21%[2][3]. In the housing sector, the opposition leader outperformed Albanese by 35% to 30%[2][3]. However, Dutton excelled in Indigenous affairs, gaining 46% support as opposed to Albanese's 27%[2][3].
This debate was the climax of a four-event series, in which Albanese consistently held the lead[4]. Nevertheless, Dutton's strong display in the final debate could create some tension in the polls leading up to the election[3][4].
Further Reading:
- Dutton stuns with 'egg-ceptional' debate blunder: Alan Jones
- Albanese questions Trump's cell phone access
- Channel 7 election debate: key moments
- Poll: Albanese leads Dutton by 10 points ahead of election
- Australia election: What are the key issues?
- The general news and political discussions on Monday focused on the debate performance of both leaders, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton, in the 2025 Channel Seven leaders debate.
- In the discussions about policy and legislation, many highlighted Peter Dutton's charisma and assertive responses during the debate, which garnered him significant praise.
- Migration, war-and-conflicts, and crime-and-justice were among the key topics discussed in the debate, with both leaders presenting their policies for each.
- The following day, several news articles and broadcasts analyzed Peter Dutton's "egg-ceptional" debate blunder, where he mistakenly quoted the price of a dozen eggs[6].
- Some sports-focused broadcasts even humorously integrated Dutton's erroneous figure into their discussions on football and sports-betting, with references to the inflated cost of "Dutton's Dozen" eggs[6].
- Meanwhile, the weather forecasting segment reported an increase in car-accidents and fires across several regions, urging people to take necessary precautions[7].
- In the wake of the debate, various European leagues, including the premier league, were enjoying heightened interest and discussions among football enthusiasts[8].
- The controversial comment made by Anthony Albanese about former U.S. President Donald Trump's phone usage during the debate generated headlines in crime-and-justice and general-news segments[2][5].
- While it remains unclear how the debate's outcome will impact the elections, some analysts believe that Dutton's impressive performance may narrow the gap between the two leaders[3][4].
- In a related development, a new report revealed that car-accidents and fires have been on the rise due to adverse weather conditions[9].
- As the election date approaches, attention is now shifting towards the candidates' final policy proposals and campaign trail appearances, with weather conditions posing an additional challenge to the political landscape[7][9].
