Albanese can no longer blame policy delays on the Queen’s death. Next week will be a scramble to deliver on promises

‘Albanese, in a handful of days, will go from being part of regal splendour to being the target of common abuse.’ Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Anthony Albanese has picked a difficult time to be elected prime minister, as will be clear with the resumption of parliament next week.

Whatever post-election policy momentum he enjoyed has been stalled by factors beyond his control, such as the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the demands of official grieving.