Why Albanese would 'have a disagreement' with his younger self now
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday he would disagree with his younger left-wing self, acknowledging he was wrong about immigration policy in the 2000s. The Labor leader, marking 30 years in parliament, now supports strict border measures he previously opposed and praised former Liberal PM John Howard's leadership. Albanese said politicians can change positions through experience.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
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