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Albanese tells crossbench to ‘get out of the way’ on housing as he faces calls for stronger action on environment

PM flags cutting university debts as priority for newly re-elected government as cabinet speculation swirls

Anthony Albanese says cutting university debts by 20% will be the first priority of his re-elected Labor government, as he warns the crossbench to “get out of the way” of his party’s housing policies.

Speculation is swirling about how the prime minister could reshape the ministry and cabinet in his second term. But Albanese is already facing calls to use his increased parliamentary majority to chart a more ambitious and progressive course, as a key Labor internal environment group urges the government to legislate a robust nature framework and environment protection agency.

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