This week Australians were hit with another reminder that the cost-of-living crisis isn’t over, and that the government's room to move is narrowing fast. 

An interest rate rise has sharpened the pressure on Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers, just as a federal budget looms. The government is now forced to weigh up expectations of economic reform vs political risk. 

Meanwhile, the Opposition is unravelling in plain sight; the Coalition split, with the Nationals relegated to the crossbench.

Today, press gallery veteran, Paul Bongiorno, on how exposed the government really is, how bold it can afford to be, and how the opposition’s collapse is reshaping the political contest. 

 

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Guest: Press gallery veteran, Paul Bongiorno

Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

This week Australians were hit with another reminder that the cost-of-living crisis isn&rsquo;t over, and that the government's room to move is narrowing fast.&nbsp;
An interest rate rise has sharpened the pressure on Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers, just as a federal budget looms. The government is now forced to weigh up expectations of economic reform vs political risk.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the Opposition is unravelling in plain sight; the Coalition split, with the Nationals relegated to the crossbench.
Today, press gallery veteran, Paul Bongiorno, on how exposed the government really is, how bold it can afford to be, and how the opposition&rsquo;s collapse is reshaping the political contest.&nbsp;
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Guest: Press gallery veteran, Paul Bongiorno
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

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Is now the time for Albo to be bold?

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