We Used to be Journos ONLY FRAN: What happened to Anthony Albanese?
Mar 6, 2026
A close look at a leader's dramatic political U-turn from anti-war rhetoric to backing US strikes. Examination of changing stances on Palestine, repatriation and ISIS-linked citizens. Critique of cozy ties with media moguls, defence industry entanglements and climate policy contradictions. Concern over party identity, slipping voter support and the rise of the far right.
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PM Defers Legality To The US
- Jan Fran highlights Albanese's 7.30 interview where he declined to judge the legal basis for US strikes and deferred to US intelligence.
- She finds it constitutionally odd for a prime minister to offer support without examining legality.
From Backbencher To PM Can't Fully Explain Change
- Jan Fran concedes role differences between being an opposition MP in 2003 and the prime minister now.
- She nevertheless argues recent actions still don't align with his past rhetoric about international law.
Policy Shift On Repatriation And Rhetoric
- Jan Fran contrasts Labor's 2022 repatriation of women and children from Syrian camps with Albanese's 2026 rhetoric of contempt.
- She points out the inconsistency: same citizens but different government tone after October 7 and domestic attacks.