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Anthony Albanese seemingly blocks a hug from Tanya Plibersek at Labor campaign launch – video

During Labor’s campaign launch on Sunday, the prime minister seemed to block a hug from Tanya Plibersek as he greeted members of his frontbench in the crowd. When it came to Plibersek, the environment minister went in for a hug and a kiss – and Albanese grabbed both her hands to block her from getting any closer. Albanese later said the pair are “good mates”. "You know what ... Tanya Plibersek has been a friend of mine for a long period of time. We live in neighbouring seats. We’re good mates, and she’s doing a fantastic job," he said Continue reading...

During Labor’s campaign launch on Sunday, the prime minister seemed to block a hug from Tanya Plibersek as he greeted members of his frontbench in the crowd. When it came to Plibersek, the environment minister went in for a hug and a kiss – and Albanese grabbed both her hands to block her from getting any closer. Albanese later said the pair are “good mates”.

You know what ...

Tanya Plibersek has been a friend of mine for a long period of time. We live in neighbouring seats. We’re good mates, and she’s doing a fantastic job," he said.