Was Albanese’s royal commission refusal cynical or considered? Either way, his backdown has come too late
The prime minister says he takes the time to ‘choose the right path’ – but it was right there in front of him the whole time Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Ten days ago, Anthony Albanese fiercely argued against a royal commission into antisemitism. On Thursday, from that very same lectern, he declared such an inquiry was vital to “heal” and unite a wounded nation after its worst-ever terror attack. Which invites the obvious question: What prompted such a screeching reversal? Continue reading...
The prime minister says he takes the time to ‘choose the right path’ – but it was right there in front of him the whole time
Ten days ago, Anthony Albanese fiercely argued against a royal commission into antisemitism. On Thursday, from that very same lectern, he declared such an inquiry was vital to “heal” and unite a wounded nation after its worst-ever terror attack.
Which invites the obvious question: What prompted such a screeching reversal?
Continue reading...