Because the first leaders’ debate is this evening, both Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are out and about earlier than usual, before they go to ground for debate preparation.

Albanese is making the $1bn in spending for mental health announcement (the Coalition had previously outstripped the government in mental health spending so this is a case of Labor following the Coalition’s lead – obviously because it is a policy that resonates well with people)

Labor plans on growing and expanding the Medicare mental health clinics, which are the first stop for people needing access to the mental health system (and emergencies) but there is no on-going care at these centres. It is also giving a funding boost to Headspace and creating youth mental health specialist centres.