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

Latest polls show opposition leader Dutton losing ground to incumbent Albanese

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (left) opposition leader Peter Dutton. (Source photos by Reuters) 

SHAUN TURTON

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.

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