And does anyone even want them?
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Mark Riley is one of the best in the business and I find him pretty fair and impartial.
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Sam Pang said on Nova 100 breakfast today that Scott Morrison had agreed to a second debate with Anthony Albanese on Sunday, May 8, on Nine. It would air during the 60 Minutes timeslot.
UPDATE:
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Here is summary of ABC News Channel programming for Saturday 21 May. All AEST.
7:00am Weekend Breakfast: Australia Votes
A special edition of Weekend Breakfast on election day. As polls open at 8am local time we are there to bring you the latest news, interviews and live crosses around the country as Australia Votes.
11:00am Australia Votes 2022: Election Day
11:40am The Brief: Election Campaign: Week One Rpt
12:00pm Australia Votes 2022: Election Day
12:40pm The Brief: Election Campaign: Week Two Rpt
1:00pm Australia Votes 2022: Election Day
1:40pm The Brief: Election Campaign: Week Three Rpt
2:00pm Australia Votes 2022: Election Day
2:40pm The Brief: Election Campaign: Week Four Rpt
3:00pm Australia Votes 2022: Election Day
3:40pm The Brief: Election Campaign: Week Five
4:00pm Australia Votes 2022: Election Day
4:40pm The Brief: Election Campaign: Week Six
5:00pm ABC News: Australia Votes
6:00pm Australia Votes: Election Night Live ā Polls Close
As polls close in the Eastern States, ABC begins live coverage with Leigh Sales, David Speers, Annabel Crabb, Andrew Probyn, Laura Tingle, Bridget Brennan and featuring ABC Chief Elections Analyst Antony Green.
7:00pm Australia Votes: Election Night Live
Leigh Sales, Antony Green and David Speers lead the ABCās live election night coverage, joined by Annabel Crabb, Andrew Probyn, Laura Tingle as well as Laborās Tanya Plibersek and Liberal Senator Simon Birmingham.
9:30pm Australia Votes: Election Results Live
Watch the swings and trends unfold with ABCās fast and accurate coverage. Leigh Sales joins David Speers, Annabel Crabb, Andrew Probyn, Laura Tingle, Bridget Brennan, plus unrivalled insights from Antony Green.
12:00am ABC News: Australia Votes
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I hope Seven stays well well away from the likes of Alan Jones and Jeff Kennett for their coverage. Iād switch to someone else right away if any or both of them (shudder) pop up on their coverage which is quite likely considering Seven likes to stroke their massive egos whilst knowing they offer nothing compelling apart from rants about people they donāt like.
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I wonder whoāll present Nineās coverage this year. Peter Overton and Deb Knight did the 2019 election, following years of Karl & Lisa. Iād predict Karl making a return with Ally this year though.
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And Peter Overton was hopeless. Deb Knight really led the coverage.
100%. these types of people are just there to stir the pot. Iād rather see a smaller panel with a host (someone respected in news), an analyst (Antony Green sets the platinum standard here), a few pollies (one of each side - ie left and right. doesnāt have to be ALP and Libs) and someone for comedic relief.
donāt give me stupid crap like the shredder, the boot, or other gimmicks when someone loses their seat. Your job is to present the results when they come in and tell me what I need to know. I donāt need opinion, cheerleading, or even dancing when your preferred candidate wins (looking at you sky) When the leaders make their speeches shut the hell up.
in saying that i feel like ive just described the ABCā¦
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Karl and Tracy Grimshaw would be cool. Blast from the past.
Any thoughts on 7?
If Ten use Sandra surely they should also use Jen K.
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From PVO.
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Iām guessing Pete and Georgie? They are the 6pm bulletin hostsā¦ with Chris OāKeefe and Charles Croucher would be great
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Without a doubt
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While I do think Pete and Georgie are 100% in contention to host, I donāt think itās a good idea. Georgie, maybe, but I feel including Peter but not including other metro anchors makes the coverage seem very Sydney centric. Karl and Ally have the added appeal of being national faces, not Sydney with occasional national appearances.
Peter should definitely be a part of the coverage, but I donāt think he should be the main anchor. Maybe he could host a side panel of experts or something?
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Couldnāt disagree more. I want to see big name people who can be divisive on election night bringing their strong opinions to create good television, both from the left and right. Last thing Iād want is a panel of nobodies who have no opinions and views.
I donāt think Jones will be there considering heās been in hospital all year. Kennett is getting older and has discontinued media commitments on Sunrise so would also be unlikely.
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Technically their political editors and the politicians they invite on the coverage fits the bill.
Jones and Kennett are has-beens and we donāt need more of their old man grump on mainstream media. The only thing remotely entertaining about Jones is when he shows up in one of his hideous suits.
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In the past he has reported from the respective party HQās - as has Tracy, Leila, Michael Usher, Fordo, etc.
The Age confirms that Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese will debate on Nine on Sunday May 8. It will take place at 8.30pm from Nineās Sydney studios, and streamed on Nine Now and The Age and Sydney Morning Herald websites.
Sarah Abo from 60 Minutes will moderate, with Nineās Chris Uhlmann, The Age & SMHās Chief Political Correspondent David Crowe, and 2GBās Deb Knight, asking the questions.
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Itāll be interesting to see when and where any third debate will be held considering Albanese is apparently unavailable on May 7th (ie; the date Seven proposed for their debate) & the ABCās proposed date of May 9th is clearly now not going to happen.
2GB news at 3pm reported Nineās talk radio stations will also simulcast Nineās debate.
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