A recent opinion piece published by The Age has called for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to immediately contact Angus Taylor, the Shadow Treasurer. The article argues that there is a pressing need for direct engagement between the government and the opposition regarding current economic or policy matters.

The author of the piece suggests that the Prime Minister should adopt a specific tone and address particular issues during this proposed call, though the article does not explicitly detail the exact nature of the 'stat' or the specific policy crisis necessitating this intervention. The framing of the piece suggests that the current level of communication between the government and the opposition is insufficient to address the challenges facing the country.

While the article frames this as a necessary step for the Prime Minister, it remains an editorial perspective rather than a report on an official government event or a confirmed scheduled meeting. There is no indication from the Prime Minister’s office or the Opposition that such a call has been planned or that the specific dialogue requested by the author is currently in progress. The piece serves as a critique of the current political discourse, emphasizing the importance of bipartisan communication in the context of the legislative agenda.