Premature speculation keeps parliament hot under the collar but Albanese quiet on election date

Spectre of unconfirmed date looms over past fortnight as PM’s political theatre only fuels anticipationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWas that really the last week of parliament before the election? Every person in Canberra, from senior cabinet ministers to junior staffers, has a different theory.MPs are acting as if they’re about to hit the election trail, with some giving farewell speeches. “See you in a few months if I don’t lose my seat”, one MP told me on Thursday night.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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Premature speculation keeps parliament hot under the collar but Albanese quiet on election date

Spectre of unconfirmed date looms over past fortnight as PM’s political theatre only fuels anticipation

Was that really the last week of parliament before the election? Every person in Canberra, from senior cabinet ministers to junior staffers, has a different theory.

MPs are acting as if they’re about to hit the election trail, with some giving farewell speeches. “See you in a few months if I don’t lose my seat”, one MP told me on Thursday night.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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