Analysis

We can't know what sort of PM Albanese would be - but not for the reasons the government says

Michelle Grattan
March 12 2022 - 5:25am
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese visits a cafe on the campaign trail in Western Australia. Picture: Getty Images
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese visits a cafe on the campaign trail in Western Australia. Picture: Getty Images

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.

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Michelle Grattan

Michelle Grattan is a press gallery journalist and former editor of The Canberra Times. She is a professorial fellow at the University of Canberra and writes for The Conversation, where her columns also appear.

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