Anthony Albanese’s arch rival Max Chandler-Mather launches another explosive attack on Albanese’s character – as the feud takes another nasty turn

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By ANTOINETTE MILIENOS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Published: 00:32 BST, 8 May 2025 | Updated: 00:41 BST, 8 May 2025

Anthony Albanese’s arch nemesis Max Chandler-Mather has taken another brutal swipe at the Prime Minister after their war of words erupted.

The high-profile politician said on Tuesday that he was often ‘screamed and yelled at’ by Labor MPs to the point he felt like vomiting.

Among the claims he made to Triple J Hack, Mr Chandler-Mather said Mr Albanese had often levied ‘personal abuse’ at him in the House.

Mr Albanese hit back last night on ABC 7.30.

‘He should have a good look at the way that he asks questions in the parliament,’ the Prime Minister told ABC’s 7.30.

‘Maybe what he needs is a mirror and a reflection on why he’s no longer in parliament.

‘This is a guy who stood before signs at a CFMEU rally in Brisbane describing me as a Nazi.

‘I think it’s a bit rich for him of all people…who has been rejected by his own electorate after just one term.’

Following Mr Albanese’s attack, Mr Chandler-Mather doubled down.

‘I feel like the PM launching into another attack on someone who isn’t even in parliament, rather than celebrating a historic win proves my point, which is this is how the political class treats people who fight for renters and real change.

Anthony Albanese’s bitter feud with arch-rival Max Chandler-Mather has erupted again 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (pictured) pushed back on Max Chandler-Mather’s claims that he was personally abusive towards the ex Greens MP, saying he ‘needs a mirror’

‘Compare this to his kind words for Dutton.’

Following his election win, Mr Albanese said he had spoken to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, scolding his supporters who booed at the mention of his name.

‘No. What we do in Australia is we treat people with respect,’ he said at the time.

‘I thank Peter for his generous words at the end of what has been a very hard fought campaign, and I want to take this opportunity to wish Peter and his family, all the best for their future.’

Mr Albanese and Mr Chandler-Mather have had a longrunning feud.

While in parliament, Mr Chandler-Mather earned the nickname of ‘Albo’s nemesis’ due to his clashes with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over housing policy.

In 2023, tensions first flared up during a debate over the $10billion Housing Australia Future Fund.

Mr Chandler-Mather said the Prime Minister called him a ‘joke’ and personally abused him during his time in parliament

Mr Chandler-Mather lost his Brisbane-based seat of Griffith to Labor in Saturday’s federal election

As Mr Albanese was leaving the chamber, he reportedly turned back and directed an angry remark to Mr Chandler-Mather, saying: ‘You’re a joke, mate.’

Last year, Mr Chandler-Mather questioned why the Prime Minister was able to rake in an extra $115,000 a year in rental income while he lives rent-free at The Lodge and Kirribilli House during a housing crisis.

These confrontations led many young Australians to see Mr Chandler-Mather as a strong voice representing their concerns about the housing crisis.

Meanwhile, Greens leader Adam Bandt has officially lost his seat, becoming the second party leader after Peter Dutton to be booted out of parliament.

Daily Mail Australia’s Political Editor Peter Van Onselen called the result on Tuesday morning.

With almost 70 per cent of the vote counted, Labor’s Sarah Witty leads by more than 4,159 votes in the seat of Melbourne, which Bandt has held since 2010.

The ALP candidate and charity boss has a projected two-candidate-preferred lead of 52.7 per cent to Bandt’s 47.3 per cent – equating an 8.28 per cent swing towards Labor.

Of the four Greens MPs elected in 2023, only Elizabeth Watson-Brown remains a contender for the seat of Ryan in western Brisbane.

Elizabeth Watson-Brown remains a contender for the seat of Ryan in western Brisbane.  

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Anthony Albanese’s arch rival Max Chandler-Mather launches another explosive attack on Albanese’s character – as the feud takes another nasty turn

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