Anthony Albanese channels Gen Z in parliament with ‘delulu’ jab at Australian coalition

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20 Aug 2025 • 3:28 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Resurfaced footage shows Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese using the Gen Z slang word "delulu" in parliament.
  • Mr Albanese used the phrase "delulu with no solulu" to describe the Coalition's energy and economic plan, fulfilling a dare from the Happy Hour with Lucy and Nikki Podcast in March 2025.
  • His use of the term prompted a mix of laughs and cheers from the parliamentary chamber.
  • The word "delulu", a play on delusion, was officially added to the Cambridge Dictionary on Monday, 18 August, as part of a significant update.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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