Anthony Albanese says ‘my son is not a public figure’ after questions about PwC internship

Reports claim PM discussed position with firm's former government relations boss before Nathan Albanese went on to secure two-week, unpaid placement

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The prime minister Anthony Albanese has said his son is not a public figure" in response to media reports claiming that he helped Nathan land a two-week, unpaid internship at consultancy firm PwC Australia.

On Monday, the Australian Financial Review cited multiple sources who they say claimed Albanese had discussions with the firm's former government relations boss Sean Gregory about a position when Albanese was opposition leader in 2021.

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