Anthony Albanese says he "made a mistake" in not knowing cash rate and unemployment figures | April 11 2022 | ACM
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Anthony Albanese has stated "I'm human" after being unable to name the unemployment rate during a difficult first morning on the campaign trail.
On the first full day of the federal election campaign, Labor finance spokeswoman Katy Gallagher stepped in as Mr Albanese struggled under pressure from journalists.
The Labor leader initially declined to answer when pressed on the cash rate, before incorrectly claiming the unemployment rate was 5.4 per cent - 1.4 per cent higher than in reality.
Attempting to mitigate the damage just hours later, Mr Albanese accepted responsibility for the gaffe.
On the first full day of the federal election campaign, Labor finance spokeswoman Katy Gallagher stepped in as Mr Albanese struggled under pressure from journalists.
The Labor leader initially declined to answer when pressed on the cash rate, before incorrectly claiming the unemployment rate was 5.4 per cent - 1.4 per cent higher than in reality.
Attempting to mitigate the damage just hours later, Mr Albanese accepted responsibility for the gaffe.