Albanese 'absolutely' wants a third term, having done absolutely with the second

SMH · James Massola · Friday 1 May 2026

Albanese 'absolutely' wants a third term, having done absolutely with the second

Anthony Albanese marks a rough first year of his second term by declaring he wants a third, framing absorption of public anger as the substance of the role.

A bloke one year into a tough second term announcing he 'absolutely' wants a third — like a publican who's burnt the last three roasts asking if you'd like to book Christmas. Absorbing the nation's grief is the job, mate. Doing something about it was meant to be too.

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