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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2026 · 44 MIN

Is Albanese's seat under threat?

from Politics Now · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing a new progressive threat, with 28-year-old Cheek Media Co founder Hannah Ferguson confirming she'll run as an independent in the PM's Grayndler seat.And Victorian politics that stole much of the spotlight this week, but will a leadership change be enough for Victorian Labor to reset ahead of the state election? And how is Federal Labor viewing the chaos?And the Albanese Government has confirmed the fuel excise cut will come to an end this weekend.It comes as inflation comes in cooler for the June quarter, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers has acknowledged there is more to do — so should we expect a bit of a bumpy road ahead?Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly are joined by Tom Crowley, ABC economics reporter on The Party Room.Got a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]

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