Anthony Albanese is joined by fiancée Jodie Haydon and his dog Toto

Hostilities in the battle for the prime ministership have been briefly paused as leaders struck a more subdued tone on the campaign trail on Good Friday.

With most of the country putting thoughts of an election on the backburner during the Easter break, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton also adopted a more laidback approach.

The prime minister joined Bennelong MP Jerome Laxale for a casual stroll with their dogs Toto and Toby at a park in the marginal seat.

Chatting with some locals, the conversation naturally turned to the prime minister's pet passion - the South Sydney Rabbitohs - who...
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