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Anthony Galloway

Chief political correspondent

Anthony is the chief political correspondent for Capital Brief, based in Canberra. The award-winning journalist has been a political news breaker for some of Australia’s biggest publications including the Herald Sun, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. A member of the federal press gallery since 2017, he has a keen focus on policy including foreign affairs, national security, cyber and economics. Galloway has also reported from conflict zones, including three trips to war-torn Ukraine.

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The Albanese government's rush to cram through a huge amount of legislation on the last sitting day of the year has heightened speculation of an early election.









There are compelling reasons for Anthony Albanese to land on a historically early election, but some of his senior cabinet colleagues disagree.


It's shaping up as a chaotic week in the nation's capital as the Albanese government juggles multiple reforms that provide insight into its priorities ahead of the election.






Australia used to be bolshie when dealing with China, while the British held their tongue. But Anthony Albanese and Sir Keir Starmer’s meetings with Xi Jinping show that dynamic has flipped.








There is a sense of déjà vu in Peru, which hosted APEC the last time Trump was elected in 2016. But it also feels very different this time.








Donald Trump's return to the White House means it's even more likely Australia will hold off on announcing its 2035 emissions reduction target.




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Trump tide

With Donald Trump on track for victory in the US presidential election, Australia's leaders are already turning their minds to what the results mean for them.



The Coalition is trying to create a sense of grievance among the nation’s tradies, telling them that Labor is no longer on their side.





As Albanese continues to face scrutiny over his Qantas upgrades, politicians may have more to learn from corporate Australia than they'd care to admit.


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