Tom McIlroy: Will Albanese capitalise on the Coalition’s chaos?
Tom McIlroy: Will Albanese capitalise on the Coalition’s chaos?  
Podcast: Full Story
Published On: Tue Feb 03 2026
Description: Parliament returns today and the benches might look a little bare on the opposition’s side of the chamber, with the Liberals left with only 28 votes after last week’s split from the Nationals. Political editor Tom McIllroy speaks to Reged Ahmad about whether the Liberals and Nationals can get back together, and if the prime minister can use this distraction to push through big reforms