The move has sparked backlash from across the political divide - with his opponents calling it "tone deaf" and some within his own party anonymously telling local media it left them "gobsmacked". Albanese defended his decision,

Australian PM Anthony Albanese faces backlash after acquiring a multimillion-dollar waterfront property amid a housing crisis. Critics say the purchase shows detachment from struggling citizens. Albanese defends his choice,

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being criticized for buying a multimillion dollar waterfront home during a national housing crisis with federal elections only months away

Inside the £2.2m beach mansion that has sparked a political backlash against Australia’s PM - Anthony Albanese bought luxury property just as his government was preparing to roll out an affordable hou

With Australia in the midst of a housing crisis, he's accused of being out of touch with voters. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Anthony Albanese's purchase of a $4.3million clifftop mansion couldn't have come at a worse time as new figures reveal Australia's housing crisis is getting worse.