Albanese’s seen off Dutton and Bandt. Now, he faces his greatest challenge

Albanese's mask has slipped. Now he's at risk of showing some passion and defiance

We need more courage, more common sense and more heart. But we also need a new communication between the prime minister and the electorate.

Liberals implode but Labor’s hardest test to come

Not even a Paul Keating spray can deflect Labor’s euphoria over its extraordinary win. What Anthony Albanese will do with that in government is much less secure.

Marcos congratulates Anthony Albanese after reelection as Australia PM

Marcos congratulates Anthony Albanese after reelection as Australia PM

Albanese's diplomatic skills will be fully tested in his second term

Syed Munir Khasru is chairman of IPAG Asia Pacific, a Melbourne-based think tank (www.syedmunirkhasru.org). After a landslide election win at the week

Anthony Albanese’s next big test

A week ago, most pundits were predicting a hung parliament as the likely outcome of Australia’s federal election. Instead, Labor has secured one of its largest majorities in recent decades – eclipsing even Bob Hawke’s first-term result. Anthony Albanese now commands near-unquestioned authority within his party. But as the celebrations subside, questions are already emerging

Albanese’s seen off Dutton and Bandt. Now, he faces his greatest challenge

The PM can’t afford to rest on his laurels. Remaining humble, and maintaining factional discipline within Labor, will cement his powerful position.