Lost for words? Albanese’s speechwriter quits just a year after the election
James Newton, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's principal speechwriter, announced his resignation less than halfway through the PM's second term, effective after next month's Labor national conference. Newton cited family reasons and expressed gratitude for his role, calling it a privilege. Dennis Glover has been named as his replacement amid a wave of departures from Albanese's office.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 19:21 UTC
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