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Full Story Back to Back Barries Live: Does Anthony Albanese have the guts for big reform?
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May 16, 2025 Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry dive into the shifting dynamics of Australia's political landscape, highlighting new leadership in the Greens and Liberals. They explore whether Prime Minister Albanese will capitalize on his political momentum for significant reforms. The discussion also tackles the urban-regional divide, the intricacies of Australia’s voting system, and the struggles of the Liberal Party to engage younger voters. Finally, they address the critical housing crisis and the resulting political cynicism among voters.
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Labor's Huge Political Capital
- Labor achieved their biggest caucus ever, about 93 seats, giving them enormous political capital.
- The coalition struggles with only 10 urban seats, showing their weak urban competitiveness.
Simpler Senate Dynamics
- The government only needs to work with the Greens in the Senate now, making negotiations simpler.
- Whether Greens choose pragmatism over perfection will define this term's legislative process.
Albanese's Progressive Patriotism
- Albanese coined 'progressive patriotism' to contrast Australian progressivism with Trump's politics.
- This slogan captures an Australian way focused on diversity and cautious progress.