I think it was a fair debate and each combatant was given opportunity to say their piece. I don't feel either player was unduly treated.
Shorten stumbled badly when he had to ask Morrisson to remind him what the question was. Morrisson graciously accommodated which underlined his confidence.
Climate change is where the battle line has been drawn. I believe it is becoming more obvious that sacrificing our economy on the AGW altar won't put a dent in global emissions and that a more reasonable transition is required.
"Why can't we have both" from Morrisson hit the back of the net.
Morrisson also pushed home his advantage of being ex treasurer and having a stronger command of budgetary detail.
Shorten actually impressed with intelligence, skill and conviction, but his impact is diminished with umm's and ahhs and especially his determination not to pronounce his "th's" correctly. There was also an awkward moment where what he thought was a scoring point, received no applause at all. He also failed poorly when fluffing his answer whether his negative gearing policy would have an affect on housing and rental prices.
I think Morrisson came out on top here.
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