Cautious federal government 'sharpens its elbows'

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Cautious federal government 'sharpens its elbows'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong. (AAP Image/James Ross) The Albanese government can’t be accused of excessive caution any longer, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.  Commentators used to complain the Albanese government was being too cautious. That charge can’t easily be levelled now. Michelle Grattan. Take two totally different issues on which the government in recent days has defined itself by its robu…