We can't know what sort of PM Albanese would be – but not for the reasons the government says
- Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Years ago, Kevin Rudd sold himself as a version of Howard-lite, as he sought to reassure voters he wouldn’t be scary. This week, Anthony Albanese invoked a Labor icon to soothe fears of change.
The opposition leader said he’d govern like Bob Hawke if he became PM. He would bring Australians together, seek consensus, work with business.
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