Anthony Albanese spent the night in hospital after he was t-boned in a terrifying crash just a few metres from his Sydney home.
The Federal Opposition Leader, 57, was involved in the two-car crash on Hill Street in Marrickville, in Sydney s inner-west, on Friday afternoon just before 5pm.
He was treated at the scene and later taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for precautionary X-rays.
A spokesperson for Albanese said he was heavily shaken but okay , with the other driver uninjured in what was described as a serious accident.
Albanese is expected to be discharged from hospital on Saturday afternoon.
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has thanked medical and law enforcement personnel for their assistance following his involvement in a serious car accident that saw him admitted to hospital.
Standing outside the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney's Inner West, Mr Albanese revealed he was in transit from his Marrickville electorate office to his home when his vehicle was struck by a young driver at Hill Street.
"I incurred some injuries, both external and internal, that required support here at Prince Alfred Hospital and which will require some ongoing assistance as an out-patient," he said.
"The accident occurred yesterday afternoon and the police have advised me they have issued an infringement notice for negligent driving to the young man who was involved in the accident.
"I hope that this experience leads this young man to commit to becoming one of the safest drivers that Australia has ever seen in the future. I acknowledge that he apologised at t