Anthony Albanese appears set to become the leader of the Australian Labor Party, and therefore the leader of the federal opposition, after Jim Chalmers pulled out of the contest. The decision clears the path for Mr Albanese to take over from Bill Shorten, who led the ALP to a shock election defeat at the hands of the Liberal-National Coalition.
With Jim Chalmers and Chris Bowen both ruling themselves out of running for the top job, it appears Anthony Albanese's ascension to the leadership of the Australia Labor Party will be a formality.
And although nominations for the position close on Monday, Mr Albanese, who is the federal member for the seat of Grayndler in Sydney's inner-west, is already talking like a leader.
Mr Albanese says his leadership style will be a positive one.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison meanwhile has put the public service on notice, saying there will be "very clear" performance targets over the next three years.
Mr Morrison has stressed the need for bureaucrats to work quickly, in particular when their decisions have an impact on investors.
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