The federal election campaign has been rocked by an unverified report of a Russian request to station military aircraft in Indonesia, that left the federal government scrambling to confirm its authenticity and accuracy.The government says it had been assured by Indonesia that the report isn't true, and a request was not made.'

But still, the opposition has gone on the offensive.

And ahead of the second leaders debate, Mel Clarke and Peter Martin break down everything you need to know before the spectacle on the ABC. 

And the federal election campaign has passed the halfway mark, and still the possibility of a minority government hasn't been ruled out.

This prospect has put into sharp focus the independent candidates running in this election. 

Caz Heise is among key independents backed by political fundraising group, Climate 200, and is vying for the most marginal Nationals seat in Australia - hear from her on the Breakfast Wrap.

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