Anthony Albanese taunts new Liberal leaders in first comments since Sussan Ley’s ousting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly criticized the new opposition leader, Angus Taylor, following Sussan Ley's removal. Speaking at a Labor conference, Albanese questioned Taylor's potential for success by referencing a past insult from former Prime Minister Paul Keating.

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AI-generatedPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly criticized the new opposition leader, Angus Taylor, following Sussan Ley's removal. Speaking at a Labor conference, Albanese questioned Taylor's potential for success by referencing a past insult from former Prime Minister Paul Keating. Keating famously asked if a "soufflé rises twice" when Liberal Andrew Peacock attempted to regain party leadership in 1989. Albanese's comments mark his first direct attack on Taylor since he assumed the Liberal leadership position. The Prime Minister's remarks suggest skepticism about Taylor's ability to lead the opposition effectively.
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4 extractedKeating asked whether a soufflé rises twice when Andrew Peacock challenged for leadership in 1989.
Albanese borrowed an insult from Paul Keating.
Angus Taylor presents us with a new question: can a soufflé rise once?
Anthony Albanese taunted new Liberal leaders after Sussan Ley’s ousting.