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Labor leader Anthony Albanese appearing on ABC Insiders now, opening with a cheeky comment about how it's good to have a political leader appearing on the ABC".

First question is about cost of living and an increase to the minimum wage, which Albanese uses to wedge the government.

There is a very clear divide here. A government that says that low wage growth was a key feature of their economic architecture and Labor that says that, We want an economy that works for people, not the other way around" and that people who are on minimum wages are doing it tough."