Despite the Morrison governments various missteps and scandals since the election in May last year, opposition leader Anthony Albanese has never really managed to cement a significant advantage in the polls or maintain political momentum for a sustained period.
Now with the resignation of Eden-Monaro MP Mike Kelly, a well-liked and widely respected local member in one of the most marginal seats in the nation – Labor by less than one per cent — Albanese’s leadership faces a real test.
On paper, history is on Labor’s side.
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