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 RaueGuests: 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.
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