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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 12 Aug, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Leaders back on campaign trail after election debate Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott are back on the campaign trail this morning after both claiming victory in the first election debate. Last night's exchange had a heavy emphasis on the economy and who could be trusted to best manage it, while the Prime Minister promised to introduce a bill on same-sex marriage within 100 days of being re-elected. But the Coalition has taken a swipe at Mr Rudd, claiming he cheated during the debate by using notes. Meanwhile, two new opinion polls this morning show there has been no movement in support for the major parties after the first week of the campaign. 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Apple welcomed the ITC ruling while Samsung expressed its disappointment. More » Fears of 'predatory' tactics after Waterhouse takeover News Corp Australia CEO Kim Williams steps down Reserve Bank downgrades economic growth forecast Qld Government approves thermal coal mine near Alpha Politics More Politics » Leaders back on campaign trail after election debate Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott are back on the campaign trail this morning after both claiming victory in the first election debate. Last night's exchange had a heavy emphasis on the economy and who could be trusted to best manage it, while the Prime Minister promised to introduce a bill on same-sex marriage within 100 days of being re-elected. But the Coalition has taken a swipe at Mr Rudd, claiming he cheated during the debate by using notes. Meanwhile, two new opinion polls this morning show there has been no movement in support for the major parties after the first week of the campaign. 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