Anthony Albanese, Labor lashed by Coalition; Kim Williams to become ABC chair; Scott Morrison’s new job revealed

There have been “considerable events” together with a pandemic, recession, international inflation and two wars since 2019, as Albanese says it’s his job to reply in making the correct choice, not the straightforward choice.

“My job isn’t to say, ‘I’ll simply wring my arms about value of dwelling strain that individuals are feeling’. My job is to reply, to search recommendation, after which to make a distinction.

“To make the correct choice, not the straightforward choice. The straightforward choice is to assume that this job and the good privilege I’ve of standing within the Prime Minister’s Courtyard at a press convention is one thing that I’m simply right here to occupy the house. I’ve by no means been right here to occupy the house. I’ve been right here to make a distinction.

“The coverage that I shall be taking to the Party room this afternoon is aimed squarely at center Australia, nevertheless it’s additionally aimed toward good financial coverage. And we’ll launch, tomorrow, the Treasury recommendation as properly, for all to see and to do a correct evaluation.”