The Coalition has accused Opposition Leader Bill Shorten of asking voters to 'rubber-stamp' him without scrutiny
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has launched an election fight over the traditional campaign debates between the competing leaders, accusing Opposition Leader Bill Shorten of seeking a "coronation" from voters without facing scrutiny.
Coalition campaign headquarters triggered the dispute by issuing a statement on Friday morning saying it wanted more debates but Mr Shorten was refusing because he expected voters to "rubber-stamp" him.Mr Morrison intensified the attack by saying he was happy to have debates with Mr Shorten in addition to the two debates next week.
"I've personally been in touch with [ABC television host] Leigh Sales. I said I'd be quite happy for Leigh Sales, Bill Shorten and I in the same room. Fine by me.Mr Morrison said Mr Shorten had the "presumption" that he would win the election.The statements escalate a political dispute over the scrutiny of the two leaders as early voting stations open on Monday ahead of the May 18 election.
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