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Anthony Albanese hoses down talk of caucus ructions and confirms a weekend reshuffle
Anthony Albanese has dismissed suggestions his leadership of the Labor Party is under threat, defending his policy platform and confirming a “stronger” shadow cabinet will be unveiled this weekend.
Key points:
- Anthony Albanese was questioned about “deep pessimism” within the Labor caucus
- He said his job as party leader was not in jeopardy
- Mr Albanese dismissed suggestions the level of “mistrust” within the caucus was almost as bad as it was in the worst of the Rudd-Gillard days
In a wide-ranging interview, 7.30’s chief political correspondent Laura Tingle pressed the Opposition Leader directly on what she described as a “deep pessimism” within the Labor caucus about the party’s chances of winning the next election under his leadership.
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