What they said on Day 2 of the campaign

THE BEST LINE

"It is a $2.1 trillion economy. That's right. Twelve zeros."

- Scott Morrison adds a zero to the size of Australia's economy.

PRIME MINISTER SCOTT MORRISON

"It's not a popularity test. You go to the dentist, it doesn't matter if you like him or her or not. You want to know they're good at their job."

- Asked about his low level of popularity.

LABOR LEADER ANTHONY ALBANESE

"From time to time, if ever I make a mistake, I will own it and I will accept responsibility. But, as I quoted the Ramones on day one of the campaign, here is a Taylor Swift comment for you, my theory is 'Shake it off'."

- On the continuing questions over his economic gaffe.

"I worked a range of jobs at Maccas, at Pancakes On The Rocks, that was a good job, 11pm to 7am, you get some good sights in there at the Pancakes On The Rocks, let me tell you."

- Asked about casual work.

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER BARNABY JOYCE

"The port is not owned. The port is leased. And that's a very important thing for the Australian people to understand. Australia still owns this port."

- Speaking about security concerns over a Chinese company leasing the port of Darwin.

"I've been following the Northern Territory parliament a bit and after our budget, it almost looked like Christmas in that parliament for the celebrations that they were having."

- On how politics is done in the Top End.

GREENS LEADER ADAM BANDT

"We need to make the major parties listen."

REAL PEOPLE

"All politicians face these issues but when I look at it, it's the general picture of how they keep Australia standing strong. Scott Morrison is a strong leader."

- Dindo Suela, a migrant from the Philippines who has worked for Hogan Engineering for 14 years, answering a question if his vote this election has been swayed by reports the prime minister is a liar.

THE SUPPORT CAST

"Australians took Scott Morrison on trust three years ago. They gave him a shot. But they've been disappointed. Worse than that, I think they're angry."

- Labor campaign spokesman Jason Clare.

Australian Associated Press