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Nov 2023
18m 29s

Newsroom edition: Should Albanese worry ...

The Guardian
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For the first time in Anthony Albanese’s prime ministership, most voters disapprove of his performance. According to polls, the majority of Australians believe Labor is not doing enough to combat cost-of-living pressures. Laura Murph- Oates talks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about why the Albanese government is losing sup ... Show More
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