Anthony Albanese has stated "I'm human" after being unable to name the unemployment rate during a difficult first morning on the campaign trail.<br /><br />On the first full day of the federal election campaign, Labor finance spokeswoman Katy Gallagher stepped in as Mr Albanese struggled under pressure from journalists.<br /><br />The Labor leader initially declined to answer when pressed on the cash rate, before incorrectly claiming the unemployment rate was 5.4 per cent - 1.4 per cent higher than in reality.<br /><br />Attempting to mitigate the damage just hours later, Mr Albanese accepted responsibility for the gaffe.
