Albanese v Dutton: Who won week one?
Apr 5, 2025 •
It’s only been a week, but the election campaign is already off script. Trump’s tariffs have landed like a grenade in the middle of the campaign, with the announcement of a 10 per cent tax on all Australian goods bound for the US providing a real world test for both leaders.
While Dutton’s plan to tackle tariffs lacks detail, he’s clear on one thing: he’d quite like to live in Kirribilli.
Albanese v Dutton: Who won week one?
1523 • Apr 5, 2025
Albanese v Dutton: Who won week one?
It’s only been a week, but the election campaign is already off script.
Trump’s tariffs have landed like a grenade in the middle of the campaign, with the announcement of a 10 per cent tax on all Australian goods bound for the US providing a real world test for both leaders.
While Dutton’s plan to tackle tariffs lacks detail, he’s clear on one thing: he’d quite like to live in Kirribilli.
Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno, on Dutton’s missteps, Albanese’s reset and the global forces shaping the campaign.
Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno.
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