Turnbull says negative gearing ‘examined by every government’ – as it happened

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Both parties claim victory in last night's debate

The political reaction to last night's debate is coming in thick and fast. No surprises here that the Liberals believe their leader Peter Dutton won with flying colours, while Labor has backed Albanese for the victory.

I saw a very weak, indecisive Prime Minister and a very strong Opposition leader. And I was particularly blown away, Bridget, by the prime minister not fessing up that his own government modelled changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax with respect to homeownership.

The prime minister says the government did not commission any advice on negative gearing or capital gains tax changes, but the treasurer admitted last year that's exactly what he did. He asked the treasury department to model changes on negative gearing and capital gains tax. if the prime minister will lie about this, what else will he lie about?

I'm not aware of any polling in the electorate of Kooyong. I certainly haven't undertaken any. And I wouldn't know what questions are being asked of people if that is happening. I think push polling is not ideal... I don't think it's a great idea.