Opinion

Albanese stumbles in an election that’s his to lose

The Labor leader showed himself ignorant of the most important, discretionary economic setting that determines Australians’ prosperity.

Aaron PatrickSenior correspondent

Apr 11, 2022 – 1.48pm

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Anthony Albanese memorised the wrong prices.

“I’m happy to know that the last time I filled up, petrol was $2.20,” he said at a news conference in Launceston on Monday.

Aaron Patrick is the senior correspondent. He writes about politics and business from the Sydney newsroom. Email Aaron at apatrick@afr.com

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