From www.themandarin.com.au: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces the challenge of managing cyclone recovery, budget constraints, and election timing following ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred.

He must navigate the political landscape to leverage recovery efforts while ensuring government agencies perform well to avoid backlash from the opposition.

The upcoming budget must be passed by July 1, and the timeline for the next federal election will play a crucial role in determining parliamentary dynamics and campaign momentum.