Dutton and Albanese are safe this 'killing season', but they have their work cut out for them

Both parties are in pre-election mode: clearing barnacles and ridding themselves of potential baggage that could weigh down their campaigns.

Dutton and Albanese are safe this 'killing season', but they have their work cut out for them

Dutton and Albanese are safe this 'killing season', but they have their work cut out for them

Dutton and Albanese are safe this 'killing season', but they have their work cut out for them

Dutton and Albanese are safe this 'killing season', but they have their work cut out for them

Dutton and Albanese are safe this 'killing season', but they have their work cut out for them