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Australian PM Albanese’s political honeymoon ends as cost-of-living concerns bite
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Consumer sentiment in Australia has been at sustained lows that have not been seen since the country’s last major recession three decades ago.
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SYDNEY - Before departing for a series of summits and meetings in Jakarta, Manila and New Delhi last week, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reportedly joked that it would be a “trip from hell” – a reference to the gruelling, non-stop itinerary.
But it turned out that the real troubles were awaiting him at home.
