Malcolm Turnbull rules out changes to penalty rates in Facebook debate

Fewer than 13,000 Australians stream final leaders’ debate, with audience members handing victory to Bill ShortenMalcolm Turnbull ruled out a change to penalty rates in the next term of government and Bill Shorten called on the prime minister to lead on marriage equality regardless of who was elected in the third and final leaders’ debate. Fewer than 13,000 of more than 23 million Australians streamed the final leaders’ debate on Facebook, though it was aired on the ABC and Sky. Of the 30 audience members, only seven felt Turnbull won the debate while 17 voted for Shorten. Related: Debate forces leaders off script, but small targets still rule the campaign Related: Facebook leaders debate: Bill Shorten wins audience vote – politics live Related: And the star of the election's Facebook face-off is … angry face Continue reading...