The election is set for May 21 and fresh Newspoll figures show the race is tightening already. Political editor Simon Benson joins us to break down the numbers and forecast the campaign to come. 

Personalities are centre stage, with Albo’s principles and Morrison’s character under attack. Sharri Markson joins us for her take. 

And what are the parties promising on aged and disability care? Social Affairs editor Stephen Lunn breaks it down.

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