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Albanese fights for relevance as Morrison rules the roost

The Labor leader was already treading a delicate balance as opposition leader - but the coronavirus crisis has left him struggling in Scott Morrison's wake.

Phillip CooreyPolitical editor

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It has long been a truism that being Opposition leader is the most thankless job in politics. And never more than during times of high crisis.

The struggle for relevancy becomes even harder.

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com

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