Reporters on the campaign trail have quizzed Kevin Rudd on what appears to be the Opposition Leader's first campaign injury.
The Labor leader's sported what appears to be a number of healing grazes on his right hand while touring the Wyong hospital.
When asked if he was going to get some hospital treatment on the hand, Mr Rudd told the media it's from shaking hands.
But he says there's no indication he'll ease up between now and election day.
Meanwhile, Mr Rudd has announced a $150 million five year plan to tackle homelessness as he steps up the pressure on John Howard over housing affordability ahead of this week’s expected interest rate rise.
A Telegraph Galaxy Poll today shows Labor extending its lead over the coalition slightly from six to eight points.
But the good news for Mr Howard ahead of Wednesday's expected rate rise is voters don’t blame him for the five rate rises since the last election.
However, Mr Rudd continues to pressure Mr Howard on housing affordability – yesterday announcing a deposit scheme for young homebuyers, today pledging $150 million for crisis accommodation for the homeless.
Mr Rudd finished up the day campaigning on the Central Coast, the fourth consecutive day he and Mr Howard have been in the same place.