Was Albanese’s royal commission refusal cynical or considered? Either way, his backdown has come too late

The prime minister says he takes the time to choose the right path' - but it was right there in front of him the whole time

Ten days ago, Anthony Albanese fiercely argued against a royal commission into antisemitism. On Thursday, from that very same lectern, he declared such an inquiry was vital to heal" and unite a wounded nation after its worst-ever terror attack.

Which invites the obvious question: What prompted such a screeching reversal?