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Hughes criticised the government's handling of security issues, citing antisemitic incidents and the discovery of a caravan containing explosives in Dural. Hughes argued that the Prime Minister was not briefed on the Dural incident due to a lack of trust from security agencies. Hughes noted that the government had initially passed responsibility for the threatening nurses to the New South Wales government, delaying national deregistration. Hughes characterised the government's actions as putting all Australians at risk and called for an early election.

Smith reminded voters that the Prime Minister had promised life would be better under Labor in May 2022. Smith argued that three years later, Australians were poorer and less safe than before. Smith questioned whether the Prime Minister should be rewarded for breaking this central promise. Smith framed the election as a choice between continuing with the current government or changing direction.