The Australian election campaigns were officially launched yesterday. 

Many financial promises in the billions were made - the Greens leader promised free University fees, which would cost the country $45 billion a year. 

Opposition leader promised a one off cost of living tax break that would cost the country $10 billion. 

Australian Correspondent talks to Mike Hosking about the details of yesterday's launch. 

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