Monday 16 May 2022 04:55 AM Australia election 2022: Anthony Albanese under fire for not answering question ... trends now
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An evasive Anthony Albanese has been lambasted by reporters for repeatedly failing to answer questions on how much his policies will cost five days out from the Federal election.
The Labor leader opened a press conference on Monday by bluntly telling one reporter that he would only take questions if they were asked in a polite matter, rather than shouted at him.
'I've got a polite incentive scheme going on here,' Mr Albanese said - before bluntly telling another reporter 'you've got to stop talking'.
Mr Albanese was reminded that he said Labor would be a safe pair of hands for the economy, but the party still has not outlined its costings.
Labor leader Anthony Albanese (pictured) fired up at reporters at a press conference on Monday in Perth
'If you want an answer, you've got to stop talking. OK. That's the deal,' the Labor leader said to a reporter at a press conference at Bentley Hospital in Perth.
Pressed further for a straight