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Musk rings alarm bells for business of government

Why the appointment of the world’s richest man to a cost-cutting role in the Trumpiverse challenges Labor’s approach to government in Australia.

Jennifer HewettColumnist

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The gloom in Labor circles as Donald Trump’s victory became clear was quickly papered over in public statements of congratulation and faith in the US alliance.

But the reverberations for the Albanese government will keep coming on everything from its climate change policy to defence spending to immigration to the Australian economy and tax rates.

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Jennifer Hewett is the National Affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter. Email Jennifer at jennifer.hewett@afr.com

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