What started as a torrid summer for Anthony Albanese ended in the Liberal and National parties’ second breakup in eight months. Some insiders hope this time it’s permanent
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Just after 9.30pm on Tuesday night, a surprise visitor entered the Senate chamber.
The Nationals leader, David Littleproud, settled into a chair in the visitor’s gallery to listen as colleague Bridget McKenzie explained the Nationals’ position on Labor’s hate speech laws.