Albanese and Dutton Clash in High-Stakes Election Debate Rematch

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton faced off in their second leaders' debate ahead of the 2025 federal election. With just 17 days remaining until Australians head to the polls, the debate served as a critical moment for both leaders to sway undecided voters. The event comes as recent polling shows momentum shifting in favor of the Labor Party. Both leaders tackled key issues and attempted to draw sharp contrasts in policy and leadership style. The debate is seen as a pivotal moment in the final stretch of the campaign.