Tensions flare within Labor over Albo's overseas cash splurge

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's cash splash on an NRL team in Papua New Guinea has sparked internal dissent - with one Labor MP questioning why the government is prioritising the taxpayer-funded overseas spend during a cost of living crisis. 

PNG PM James Marape on Tuesday dismissed safety concerns in his country as the Federal government gears up to donate $600m toward the establishment of an NRL team in Port Moresby.  

Mr Marape has described the move as his 'Mandela moment'. 

'Nelson Mandela used the Springboks and rugby union to unite his nation… the Australian government also sees that this might be the glue that sticks our nations together,' Mr Marape said. 

Mr Albanese's Cabinet is expected to sign off on the cash splash next month - but not all Labor MPs are happy about it.

'Is this really our priority?' one Labor MP told Da...
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