Albanese Faces Beef Week and Mounting Crises
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing a week of challenges, both in Rockhampton for the triennial Beef Week and in Perth where two major crises await him.
In Rockhampton, Albanese is confronting farmers still upset over the 2010 live export ban and the ongoing construction of a controversial wind farm. He also faces the issue of online radicalization and the release of convicted asylum seekers, which have come to a head in Perth with the recent attack on a 73-year-old woman and the fatal police shooting of a teenager.
Albanese's visit to Rockhampton comes as a new poll shows Peter Dutton leading him as preferred Prime Minister for the first time. The PM is attempting to address concerns about climate change and energy policy, while also defending his government's record on infrastructure and community safety.
In Perth, Albanese will need to make a decision on whether Australia will support a UN resolution to give Palestine full voting rights, amidst escalating tensions in the region.
This week presents a significant test for Albanese, as he navigates a multitude of complex issues and attempts to connect with voters across the country. His ability to handle these challenges will likely have a major impact on his government's future.