This political story may sound familiar. A new leader sweeps to power, based on voter discontent with the previous party in charge. But the popularity of the new leader plummets, and some question the extent of his political influence. It’s a situation that’s now playing out in Australia. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
Reports from HPR's political reporter Wayne Yoshioka
Australia’s Tangled Politics

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