The first order of parliament is set to be Labor’s cut to student debts, with a revived attempt at creating a federal environmental protection agency also on the agenda
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After his thumping election victory, Anthony Albanese has the chance to lead one of Australia’s consequential and long-term governments.
With significantly enhanced authority inside Labor and across parliament – as well as a demoralised opposition – he says the government is back at work “continuing to build Australia’s future”.
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