During the election campaign that began on Monday, opposition leader Anthony Albanese failed to address questions about unemployment and interest rates. Prime Minister Morrison criticized Albanese and the Labour Party for their economic management skills, highlighting the economic opportunities post-pandemic. Despite polls showing Labour ahead, Morrison was still favored as the country's leader. Albanese apologized for his mistakes in handling economic data. He quoted Taylor Swift's hit song by saying he will "Shake it off" in response to reporters questioning whether the slip would impact the election. Albanese expressed his approach of owning up to mistakes and taking responsibility when necessary. Morrison highlighted his government's success in reducing the unemployment rate despite facing various challenges. Initially, Albanese stated he believed the current rate was around 5.4%. Morrison mentioned that they have a strong position in cricket, a popular sport in Australia, and have plans to increase job creation to pre-pandemic levels. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg stated that new jobs would be spread throughout the economy. Australia's unemployment rate is expected to drop below 3% earlier than predicted, with some economists even suggesting it could go below the budgeted forecast of 3.75%. Wage growth is projected to increase, but not enough to keep up with inflation, resulting in a decrease in real incomes this year. In order to appease upset voters, the budget in March raised a tax break for 10 million low- and middle-income earners and provided one-time cash payments for pensioners as well as a temporary reduction in fuel taxes.