Albanese and Dutton face questions on possible power-sharing deals and tussle over Indigenous recognition

PM says he won't sign written deals with crossbenchers if Labor falls short of majority at Saturday election

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Anthony Albanese won't sign written deals with any crossbenchers if he falls short of a majority at Saturday's election, confirming Labor would rather negotiate on a legislation-by-legislation basis than share power with the Greens, independents or minor parties.

The prime minister reaffirmed the position during an appearance at the National Press Club on Wednesday, where he summed up his re-election pitch before embarking on a blitz of all six states in the final push to sway undecided voters in key seats.

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