Albanese prioritises rebuilding hollowed-out public services before tackling ambitious reforms during Labor’s second term.
Melissa Coade is a News Editor at The Mandarin, based in Canberra’s parliamentary press gallery. With a background in government, communications, and legal roles, she covers a wide range of topics including government, public policy, health and wellness, and education management. Melissa's work has been featured in Crikey, Environmental Post Ledger, SmartCompany, and The Mandarin.