PM rejects claim his government ‘mired in mediocrity’ as he defends record on gambling and housing crises

Anthony Albanese tells ABC ‘the problem isn’t advertising, the problem is gambling’

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Anthony Albanese has indicated universal childcare will be an element of Labor’s re-election pitch and refused to rule out changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax.

The prime minister made the comments in a wide-ranging and at times prickly interview on ABC Radio National, insisting there is “nothing timid” about his government’s approach as Labor comes under fire for failing to offer concessions to pass its signature housing bills.

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