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As Albanese celebrates 30 years in parliament, what would the leftwing warrior of 1996 think of today’s PM?

He was once a ‘scrappy’ young firebrand and is now the longest-serving member in the Labor caucus. But Anthony Albanese’s journey to the top was not always a sure thing

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You spin some, you lose more: how Albanese’s gambling rhetoric falls short

As a new parliamentary year resumes, politicians such as the ACT’s David Pocock have renewed their calls for legislation to tackle Australia’s gambling losses, which are the worst in the world per capita.

The Conversation

Economy behind NZ PM Luxon's 10-month election call

New Zealanders already know their election date - November 7 - when the economy should determine whether Chris Luxon's right-wing coalition gets a second term.

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View from The Hill: Albanese’s wedding guestlist a mudmap to his inner power sanctum

Those wanting to chart who’s in the prime minister’s inner sanctum need go no further than the political guests invited to his Saturday wedding.

The Conversation

Should Albanese ‘fight Tories’ harder? Or is blandness a safe bet in a fearful, populist world?

Anyone who reads Sean Kelly’s opinion pieces in the Nine newspapers will not be surprised to learn he is disappointed by the federal Labor government. The sense that, despite the lack of a credible opposition, the Albanese government is moving too slowly and cautiously is a widespread belief amongst Australians…

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Long wait to end for mother victims of forced adoption

A second Australian state is establishing a redress scheme for mothers whose children were forcibly adopted across decades.

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Competence and vision: how to be a successful opposition

Sussan Ley’s challenge as opposition leader is to keep her party united and ready to govern in the event that the government loses public favour. That is, they need to be a ready alternative government.

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Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard to chair Women’s prize for fiction in 2026

Gillard reveals reading fiction is her most treasured pastime and looks forward to working with ‘a joyful panel of judges’

The Guardian - AU

Dodging popular UK firebrand may not be PM's best step

Australia's prime minister may have been better meeting a former Brexiteer who leads opinion polls, a leading political analyst says on his UK visit.

AAP

Economists want a carbon price comeback – but does Australia have the political courage?

Bold economic ideas are flowing ahead of this month’s roundtable convened by the Albanese government, aimed at boosting Australia’s productivity and economy, and repairing the budget. Among the biggest ideas to emerge is: should Australia resurrect its carbon price?

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View from The Hill: Albanese wants international cover before Australia recognises Palestine as a state

Anthony Albanese will recall well when another Labor prime minister was feeling the heat over Palestinian status.

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In what film did Jennifer Lawrence play a mop’s inventor? The Saturday quiz

From Cleeks, Crushers and HyFlyers to Catherine the Great, Julia Gillard and Boris Johnson, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Guardian - UK

Women redefining philanthropy sector despite barriers

Persistent barriers are preventing the growth of female-led philanthropy but experts say greater visibility and awareness of giving will help to drive change.

AAP

‘Disgusting’ slogan apparently directed at Victorian premier seen at rally attended by Brad Battin and union boss

‘Ditch the bitch’ was emblazoned on a fire truck at a rally against the state’s new emergency services levy

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Workers' retirement nest eggs set for super boost

The superannuation guarantee will rise to a targeted 12 per cent after more than a decade of incremental increases.

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Theatre company's box office boost from bumper season

More than half a million people saw a Sydney Theatre Company show in 2024, making for record revenues of just over $47 million.

The Guardian - AU

Flying shoes, a viral BLM speech and that leather jacket: Q+A’s most memorable moments

The ABC’s storied panel show is ending after 18 years – but its polarising topics and infamous arguments will live on in Australia’s collective memory

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Grattan on Friday: Albanese will need some nuance in facing a female opposition leader

Anthony Albanese loves a trophy, especially a human one. He prides himself on his various “captain’s pick” candidates – good campaigners he has steered into seats.

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Ambition is not a dirty word: female politicians and the ‘Lady Macbeth bias’

When the new parliament convenes after the recent election, it will feature a rarity in Australian politics. Women will lead two significant political parties at the same time: the Liberal Party’s Sussan Ley and the Greens’ Larissa Waters.

The Independent UK

Who is Anthony Albanese? First Australian prime minister in 21 years to win re-election

Albanese’s election pledge has been that his government would hold no Australian back and leave none behind

The Conversation

Australians are warming to minority governments – but they still prefer majority rule

Minority governments have been part of Australia’s political history since Federation.

AAP

Helping or haunting, past PMs pop up on campaign trail

Some former prime ministers are helping their parties on the campaign trail, others are keeping a lower profile and one is not holding back on criticism.

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Albanese has been a ‘proficient and lucky general’. But if he wins a second term, we are right to demand more

Barring a rogue result, this Saturday Anthony Albanese will achieve what no major party leader has done since John Howard’s prime-ministerial era – win consecutive elections. Admittedly, in those two decades he is only the second of the six prime ministers (the other is Scott Morrison), who has been permitted…

AAP

Labor rouses true believers as campaign hits full swing

The official launch of Labor's campaign in a key state sets the stage for a down-to-the-wire election battle as the prime minister looks to boost momentum.

The Guardian - AU

AOC appoints Mark Arbib as CEO for run-in to 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games

New Australian Olympic Committee boss replaces Matt Carroll after moving into sport and media since quitting politics in 2012

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