A prime minister’s early months in office often bring public goodwill, but the real test of leadership lies ahead as political challenges intensify. With expectations high and public scrutiny sharp, the coming period will demand tough decisions and sustained effort to deliver on promises. Analysts suggest this could mark the transition from a phase of optimism to one of accountability and governance. The question now is whether the government can translate initial support into lasting progress.


This may well be the point when his honeymoon period as PM ends and the hard work begins, Damian Grammaticas writes.