Episode 168: Landslide! Labor's Historic Victory and the Lessons for the Right

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May 7, 202590:31News & Politics

Van Badham and Ben Davison deliver an unmissable post-election edition of The Week on Wednesday, unpacking one of the most extraordinary federal election results in Australian history. With Anthony Albanese securing Labo...

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