Day 6 of the federal election campaign

What leaders Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten and their teams are up to in the federal election campaign.

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten with new mother Cassandra and her baby.

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten speaks to mother Cassandra and her one-day old daughter Myah. (AAP)

FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN: DAY 6

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WHERE THE LEADERS ARE CAMPAIGNING

* Prime Minister Scott Morrison is still in Melbourne, which is crucial to his re-election campaign.

* Labor leader Bill Shorten will be in Adelaide for the first time this election campaign.

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WHAT THE COALITION WANTS TO TALK ABOUT

* Tax and how much better - it says - its tax cut plan is better than Labor.

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WHAT LABOR WANTS TO TALK ABOUT:

* Health and keeping costs down for patients, with another announcement.

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WHAT IS MAKING NEWS:

* The Notre Dame fire is diverting a lot of the media's attention on Tuesday.

* The leaders are expected to hold a debate on April 29 in Perth.

* Tanya Plibersek will launch Labor's campaign in the NSW south coast seat of Gilmore

* Former NSW Liberal premier Barry O'Farrell, now chair of the Wests Tigers, will be at a Labor "major announcement" of funding for the NRL club

* Pauline Hanson continues her campaigning in South Australia in Port Augusta and Whyalla.

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THEY SAID WHAT?

* "Our plan provides greater reward for effort while ensuring top earners continue to pay their fair share." - Treasurer Josh Frydenberg

* "Bulk billing for blood tests is at breaking point - cancer patients will either have to pay, or there will be a reduction in services." - Bill Shorten.

* "South Australia has put up their hands becaues you want migrants coming to the state." - One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.


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Published 16 April 2019 7:04am
Source: AAP


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