.Bowenchris: Our policies are pro-growth. We've had low productivity growth under this government's watch so it has absolutely nothing to crow about. MORE: NewsDay
Labor is set to reveal it's policy costings with just over a week before the nation hits the polls on May 18. The Opposition says the figures will justify its proposed policies to voters and also hit back on the Coalition's line of attack.
Labor is also expected to try and reach further refugee resettlement deals with other countries. It comes as Prime Minister Scott Morrison mocks Labor's ability to secure a better agreement with the United States. Image: News Corp Australia
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