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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos

Is Anthony Albanese worried Jacinta Allan’s poor standing will hurt his election chances in Victoria?

Anthony Albanese and Jacinta Allan smiling
While Anthony Albanese has campaigned alongside the West Australian and South Australian premiers, Jacinta Allan has been notably absent. The PM and Victorian premier were pictured together in May 2024. Photograph: Con Chronis/AAP

During the 2022 election campaign, Anthony Albanese waited until the 30th day to hold a press conference with the then Victorian premier, fearing Daniel Andrews’ association with Covid lockdowns.

When the two finally appeared together, Andrews didn’t hold back. He launched into an impassioned tirade against Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg, revisiting the fraught themes of the pandemic, while Albanese stood beside him, visibly uneasy. After that, Andrews largely stayed off the campaign trail.

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