PoliticsAlbanese seeks a world-stage reset as domestic pressures mount and rate hike looms

Anthony Albanese will attend the Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Antigua and Barbuda and hold talks with King Charles and other leaders. Analysts say the trip could help him reset the political debate amid domestic controversies and economic strain, while higher-than-expected inflation has markets tipping a Reserve Bank rate rise to 4.85%.

Australian politicsCommonwealth summitAnthony Albaneseinterest rates

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