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22 October 2026

PM was planning golf club photo-op when news of his membership broke

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PM was planning golf club photo-op when news of his membership broke

Anothony Albanese's office was planning a photo opportunity to celebrate a $6 million grant to the Marrickville Golf Club days before the ABC revealed his undisclosed honorary membership.

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