Commonwealth of Australia July to December 2023.

The article provides an overview of the political and economic challenges faced by the Albanese government in Australia from July to December 2023. While initially having a majority in the lower house, the government faced criticism for breaking election promises and neglecting economic management and national security. Rising inflation, increasing mortgage rates, and a slowing economy also caused concern among the public. The article highlights the failure of a referendum on Indigenous recognition in the Constitution, citing concerns about enshrining one group and lack of consultation. It briefly mentions other political events, such as by-elections, resignations, and the government's limited support for Ukraine. The text concludes by mentioning the High Court's decision to release criminal illegal migrants, which sparked public outrage, and a drop in opinion polls for the Labor government. [Extracted from the article]