Malcolm Turnbull slams Coalition’s culture war focus, but inflation could puncture ALP balloon in 2026

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It’s difficult to know who appreciated the irony more – Anthony Albanese or Malcolm Turnbull?The Prime Minister was an enthusiastic speaker at the unveiling of the ex-prime minister’s portrait on the same day the Labor government finalised an environmental deal with the Greens, excluding the Coalition.Loading...Jennifer Hewett is the national affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter. Email Jennifer at jennifer.hewett@afr.com or Subscribe to save articleEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? License articleFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreOpinionMalcolm TurnbullAnthony AlbaneseALPSussan LeyJim ChalmersBarnaby JoyceNationalsAllegra SpenderGraeme SamuelLiberal PartyAFR Weekend

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