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The death of Pope Francis overshadowed the federal election on Tuesday with Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton pausing their campaigns as a mark of respect.

But the two leaders were back at it on Tuesday night, facing-off inside Sydney's Channel Nine studios for the third of four election debates.