Albo the ‘Man of Lead’ while Chalmers has no clue

Lead folds any way you want and it is malleable to the point of weakness.

According to a close mate in Gunning, Albo should henceforth be known as the ‘Man of Lead’. Here’s why the metallurgical metaphor is so apt.

In the annals of Australian political leadership, metallurgical metaphors have often captured the essence of a prime minister’s mettle.

My latest in The Spectator Australia, Albo the ‘Man of Lead’ while Chalmers has no clue.

Lead is a dead weight, dragging down progress with its burdensome density. Its primary use is for sinkers.

Albo’s leadership has felt like lugging a heavy anchor through economic headwinds. Inflation bites, housing crises fester, and energy transitions stall.

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— The Spectator Australia (@SpectatorOz) October 17, 2025