The Vote Panel: Three weeks in and it’s all about to start

Today, Anthony Albanese is set to end his isolation and return to the campaign trail after he tested positive for Covid-19 last week. As he returns to campaigning in-person, the cost of living has become an even more pressing election issue. New inflation figures show prices are 5.1 per cent higher today than they were this time last year – which could mean interest rates are raised in the middle of an election campaign. And in the midst of this China has signed a deal with the Solomon islands, which could see a Chinese base built in the South-Pacific. Today, to analyse all the latest events, we’re joined by: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper , Karen Middleton, Columnist for The Saturday Paper , Paul Bongiorno, Election analyst from The Tally Room, Ben Raue Guests: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper , Karen Middleton, columnist for The Saturday Paper , Paul Bongiorno and election analyst from The Tally Room, Ben Raue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.