Day 16 report
Yesterday, saw the Treasurer’s debate between Wayne Swan and Peter Costello. The majority view appears to be a tie on content, but a stylistic win to Costello.
The Coalition made policy statements on local roads funding, a counselling service for families who lose a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or prematurity and vouchers for training small business owners and their employees.
Labor made policy statements on a medical clinic for Queanbeyan and improving transparency in the appointment of board members to the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Jim Middleton reported a change in campaigning style in Goodbye Captain Crankypants.
Betting market: “The Prime Minister looks to be safe in his home seat of Bennelong according to punters betting with Australia’s biggest bookmaker, Sportingbet Australia. According to Sportingbet Australia CEO, Michael Sullivan, the odds of Mr Howard retaining his seat are $1.38, whilst punters who think Maxine McKew can pull off a massive upset and unseat the Prime Minister can have odds of $2.85.”