‘The worst is behind us’: Albanese optimistic that Australia has defeated the inflation crisis

Prime minister says nation has weathered global storm' of high prices and announces more free Tafe places at rally

• Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates
• Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

Anthony Albanese has all but declared victory over the inflation crisis in an upbeat campaign rally speech promising more free Tafe places and cost of living support.

On Sunday the prime minister addressed a rally in Adelaide, declaring that Australia had navigated through the global storm" of high prices and has new reasons for optimism and new proof the worst is behind us".

Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email