The real Anthony Albanese: Power without purpose

New Politics: Australian Politics by New Politics

Aug 7, 202624:26News & Politics

With Labor holding a record 94 House of Representatives seats, Anthony Albanese has the power to pursue substantial reform – yet his government remains cautious, deferential to corporate interests and resistant to its ow...

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