Mike speaks with columnist and former Howard government adviser Terry Barnes about whether Prime Minister Anthony Albanese can recover from perceptions of indecision following the Bondi incident.

The PM’s initial resistance, and subsequent reversal, on a royal commission has been labelled by critics as a “humiliating capitulation,” denting his reputation as a canny strategist.

Polling in the aftermath shows Albanese’s net approval at its lowest since the last election, with some voters now questioning his strength and leadership.

Mike speaks with columnist and former Howard government adviser Terry Barnes about whether Prime Minister Anthony Albanese can recover from perceptions of indecision following the Bondi incident.
The PM&rsquo;s initial resistance, and subsequent reversal, on a royal commission has been labelled by critics as a &ldquo;humiliating capitulation,&rdquo; denting his reputation as a canny strategist.
Polling in the aftermath shows Albanese&rsquo;s net approval at its lowest since the last election, with some voters now questioning his strength and leadership.

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