As far as campaign blunders go – it was a doozy. Anthony Albanese's failure to cite the most important economic numbers dominated the opening days of the contest – and rattled the nerves of many on the Labor side. The Prime Minister – by contrast – shifted easily back into campaign mode – accepting he may not be popular – but urging voters to stick with the devil they know. By the end of the week – however – it was Scott Morrison on the defensive over his captain's pick candidate – who's been forced to apologise – repeatedly – for offensive views on the trans gender community. The policy offerings in week one – were modest at best. Both sides have instead gone negative, early.

David Speers interviews Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Shadow Health Minister Mark Butler. Samantha Maiden of News.com.au, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald's Peter Hartcher, and the ABC's own Andrew Probyn discuss the issues of the week. Casey Briggs breaks down opinion polls in The Crunch. David spends time in the marginal seat of Chisolm. Mike Bowers talks the week in pictures with Craig Reucassel.

Samantha Maiden of News.com.au, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald's Peter Hartcher, and ABC's own Andrew Probyn discuss the issues of the week.

Mike Bowers talks the week in pictures with Craig Reucassel.

David Speers interviews Foreign Minister Marise Payne.

David Speers interviews Shadow Health Minister Mark Butler.

ABC's own Fran Kelly, Jennifer Hewett of the Australian Financial Review, and 6PR's Gareth Parker discuss the issues of the week.

Patricia Karvelas interviews Deputy Labor Leader Richard Marles. ABC's own Fran Kelly, 6PR's Gareth Parker and Jennifer Hewett of the Australian Financial Review. Mike Bowers talks the week in pictures with Cathy Wilcox. Casey Briggs brings you The Crunch, looking at polling numbers.

Patricia Karvelas interviews Deputy Labor Leader Richard Marles.

Mike Bowers talks the week in pictures with Cathy Wilcox.