Opinion

Today is crucial for Albanese, but another date is more important for Morrison

Michelle Grattan
Updated July 2 2021 - 2:11am, first published July 4 2020 - 4:30am
The July 23 economic statement poses just as many risks to the PM as a byelection does to the Opposition Leader. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
The July 23 economic statement poses just as many risks to the PM as a byelection does to the Opposition Leader. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Just under two years ago, Anthony Albanese was expectantly awaiting the "Super Saturday" byelections. Of the five contests, the outcomes in two, Longman in Queensland and Braddon in Tasmania, would be critical for Bill Shorten's future as opposition leader.

Michelle Grattan

Michelle Grattan is a press gallery journalist and former editor of The Canberra Times. She is a professorial fellow at the University of Canberra and writes for The Conversation, where her columns also appear.

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