SBS to live stream third leaders' debate in Arabic, Cantonese, Vietnamese and Mandarin

The final leaders' debate ahead of the Federal Election will be live-streamed via SBS On Demand and SBS language social pages Wednesday 11 May at 9.10pm AEST.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese

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LIVE interpretation of the televised debates between Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese will be live-streamed through SBS On Demand and Social platforms in Arabic, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Mandarin. You can also catch up via SBS On Demand after the broadcast.









The next debate between the leaders will take place at 9.10pm AEST on Wednesday and be broadcast live in English on Channel 7 and 7plus.

This offering is the latest from the multilingual broadcaster, which included  and the  and second leaders' debate on 8 May.

It is all part of the SBS's commitment to making election coverage in the lead-up to the May 21 poll more accessible for multicultural communities, Managing Director James Taylor says.

It comes as the continues to roll on ahead of election day, with events held in NSW and Victoria this weekend.

SBS Director of Audio and Language Content David Hua says in addition to the translations of leaders’ and ministers’ debates, Election Exchange events are in full swing.

"The exchanges involve SBS’s language services heading into the community and hosting a series of events to speak with local candidates and members of the public in the lead up to the 2022 Federal Election," Mr Hua says.

“Successful events have been held in Bankstown, Hobart, Launceston, Dandenong, Broadmeadows, Wagga Wagga, Eastwood and Ballarat."

Leaders Debates:

Channel 9 Leaders' Debate

Sunday 8 May, 8.45pm AEST

Broadcast live in English on Channel 9 and 9Now

Streamed live in English on The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age websites

Streamed live in Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Vietnamese on SBS On Demand and SBS Language social pages.

Seven Network Leaders' Debate

Wednesday 11 May, 9.10pm AEST.

Broadcast live in English on Channel 7 and 7plus

Streamed live in Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Vietnamese on SBS On Demand and SBS Language social pages.


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Published 3 May 2022 5:10pm
Updated 10 May 2022 11:57am


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