Lost for words? Albo’s speechwriter quits just a year after the election
James Newton, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's principal speechwriter, announced his resignation on Wednesday, citing family reasons. Newton described his time serving the Prime Minister as the greatest privilege of his working life. He will be succeeded by Dennis Glover, who played a key role in crafting the PM's vision statements during the opposition.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 19:20 UTC
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