Australia Politics: PM Flags Concern Over Shoebridge's 'Replace Labor' Goal
Anthony Albanese raised concerns about a minor-party push, as Anika Wells is named among Time's influential rising stars.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was "somewhat concerned" about Greens leader David Shoebridge's stated goal of replacing the Labor Party, as political developments continued to unfold on Wednesday.
Separately, federal minister Anika Wells was named among Time magazine's list of influential rising stars, drawing attention within Australian political circles.
The day's coverage also noted that Queensland's state government had missed a deadline to join the federal government's Thriving Kids program ahead of its rollout, a scheme intended to provide additional supports to children, including those linked to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
The developments were part of a broader day of political news tracked across federal and state governments, with further updates expected as the situation surrounding the Thriving Kids program rollout develops.
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- Australia news live: PM says Shoebridge’s ‘replace Labor’ goal ‘somewhat concerning’; Anika Wells named in Time’s ‘influential rising stars’ — The Guardian — World
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