Former political journalist Laurie Oakes has questioned Anthony Albanese’s future as Australian Prime Minister following the failure of the Voice to Parliament.
The Canberra Press Gallery veteran told Deborah Knight on 2GB Afternoons the Mr Albanese has been made to look like an “incompetent dill” after his handling of the referendum.
The 80-year-old said the Voice’s failure had cast doubt over Mr Albanese’s ability to get things over the line, suggesting Australians could reconsider their support for the leader as a result. Oakes added that he blamed the PM for the Voice’s failure, despite the federal government’s extensive efforts to help it succeed.
Mr Albanese has been met with heavy criticism for its defeat but has taken it in stride, admitting in his speech following the result, he respected “the decision of the Australian people and the democratic process that has delivered it”.
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