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In a funk: How economic pain is straining the PM and treasurer’s relationship

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Behind closed doors, Labor MPs are questioning whether Jim Chalmers’ relationship with Anthony Albanese has soured. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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In a funk: How economic pain is straining the PM and treasurer’s relationship

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In a funk: How economic pain is straining the PM and treasurer’s relationship

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In a funk: How economic pain is straining the PM and treasurer’s relationship

Behind closed doors, Labor MPs are questioning whether Jim Chalmers’ relationship with Anthony Albanese has soured.

In a funk: How economic pain is straining the PM and treasurer’s relationship

Australia Anthony Albanese

3 outlets 3 reports Published Oct 16, 2026

The brief

Behind closed doors, Labor MPs are questioning whether Jim Chalmers’ relationship with Anthony Albanese has soured. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Behind closed doors, Labor MPs are questioning whether Jim Chalmers’ relationship with Anthony Albanese has soured.S1 S2

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In a funk: How economic pain is straining the PM and treasurer’s relationship

In a funk: How economic pain is straining the PM and treasurer’s relationship

In a funk: How economic pain is straining the PM and treasurer’s relationship

In a funk: How economic pain is straining the PM and treasurer’s relationship

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In a funk: How economic pain is straining the PM and treasurer’s relationship

In a funk: How economic pain is straining the PM and treasurer’s relationship

In a funk: How economic pain is straining the PM and treasurer’s relationship

In a funk: How economic pain is straining the PM and treasurer’s relationship

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