Australia election candidates face off over cost of living, Trump tariffs

Australia election candidates face off over cost of living, Trump tariffs Australia election candidates face off over cost of living, Trump tariffs

SYDNEY — The two candidates vying at the May 3 federal election to be Australia’s leader held their second televised debate on Wednesday, sparring over hot-button issues including the country’s housing crisis and how to engage with the U.S. under the leadership of President Donald Trump.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of the center-left Labor Party took on right-leaning opposition leader Peter Dutton in a debate carried by broadcaster ABC, moderated by David Speers.