ABC calls for mandate to ensure it hosts federal election debate

Bid follows national broadcaster being turned down last election by Scott Morrison to appear in leaders' debate despite its broad reach

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The ABC has called for legislation to ensure it hosts and broadcasts at least one leaders' debate during a federal election campaign.

The public broadcaster made the case for a mandated ABC election debate in a submission to the inquiry into the 2022 federal election, which continues its public hearings in Canberra on Tuesday.

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