Federal election 2019: Tony Abbott and Zali Steggall go head to head in debate – as it happened

Former PM engages in lively exchange of views with his independent rival for the seat of Warringah. This blog has now closed

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• Clive Palmer's candidates required to pay $400,000 if they win seat but leave party

9.12am BST

And on that note we're tucking the blog up for the night.

It's been another big day, in a long line of big days, and they are only going to get bigger. I know that's not eloquent, but I am officially out of words.

9.04am BST

Carly Earl was at the debate, and, well, see for yourself.