Albanese prepares to call early election after securing key agreements in parliament

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to trigger an election after a busy week in parliament. He has secured key agreements, including a $500 million deal with the Greens to improve energy efficiency in social housing, in exchange for support on major legislation. Despite these successes, several of Labor's proposed reforms have been shelved, including changes to superannuation tax exemptions and a ban on gambling advertisements. The government faced challenges as it rushed to pass over 25 bills before the parliamentary session ends. Albanese now has the necessary support to call for an early election, a move that opposition leader Peter Dutton has suggested. The parliament is set to break for summer, with MPs expected to return in February.