Labor MPs' patience begins to wear thin as Albanese's blues mount

Key points

• Patience among some Labor MPs is wearing thin, with frustration aired more openly in private in recent weeks. Anthony Albanese has told colleagues Labor's fortunes will improve before the next election, but many MPs are unhappy with the economic situation.
• Concern is focused on inflation, interest rates and the government's cost-of-living message, while some MPs are angry at Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
• Analysts say a frontbench reshuffle may be needed, with little relief from pressures expected before the year's end.