Regions react to ‘unsurprising’ address to the nation

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s address to the nation last night has been met with mixed reactions.

The Coalition have been particularly critical, with Liberal leader Angus Taylor telling ABC Radio the address could have been a social media post.

Liam Fitzgerald, the owner and director of the independent South-West Local News in regional Victoria, says he welcomed the Prime Minister voicing support for the nation.

But Mr Fitzgerald says the future is uncertain for his local community.

Image: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese | Noah Secomb

Produced By: Noah Secomb

Featured In Story: Liam Fitzgerald – Owner & Director of FitzMedia and South West Local News

First aired on The Wire, Thursday, 2 April 2026