Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

July 10, 2026 10:16 AM

PM Modi, Albanese unveil historic BBL fixture; Chennai to host season opener

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) along with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan for an event celebrating India-Australia sporting ties. The event was attended by several Australian sporting legends, including former cricketer Steve Waugh and Lisa Sthalekar, and highlighted the growing role of sports, cultural exchanges and people-to-people connections as key pillars of the India-Australia Comprehen...

July 10, 2026 10:47 AM

PM Modi visits Melbourne Cricket Ground, launches India-Australia Sports Collaboration Roadmap

July 8, 2026 10:39 AM

PM Modi to visit Australia today for Annual Leaders’ Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his visit to Australia on Wednesday at the invitation of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, with the trip expected to provide further momentum to the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During his visit to Melbourne from July 8 to 10, Prime Minister Modi will hold bilateral talks with Albanese and call on Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn. The Prime Minister is also scheduled to participate in the India-Australia CEOs Forum...

April 1, 2026 2:15 PM

“Months ahead may not be easy,” says Australian PM Albanese as fuel supplies get disrupted amid West Asia crisis

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday in his address to the nation said that the months ahead might not be easy. Albanese said that on Monday, National Cabinet adopted the National Fuel Security Plan, which would help Australians in case supplies are seriously disrupted over the long term. "The months ahead may not be easy. I want to be upfront about that. No government can promise to eliminate the pressures that this war is causing. I can promise we will do everything we can...

March 16, 2026 12:24 PM

Fifth member of Iran women’s soccer team withdraws asylum claim

A fifth member of the Iranian women's soccer team has withdrawn her claim for asylum in Australia, Australian media reported on Monday, and will be rejoining the rest of the squad in Malaysia. The latest withdrawal leaves only two people of the original six players and one support staff member who sought asylum in Australia last week fearing possible persecution if they returned home. Concerns over their safety came after the players failed to sing the national anthem at a women's Asian Cup mat...

February 23, 2026 7:54 PM

Australian PM backs removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of royal succession

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he would back plans to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession to the British throne in a letter he sent to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office. Last week, a UK official said the British government was considering legislation to ensure that Mountbatten-Windsor, currently eighth in line to the throne, could never be king following his arrest as part of a police investigation into his ties to disgraced U.S. financier and co...

December 18, 2025 9:20 AM

Australia promises crackdown on hate as Bondi Beach shooting victim Matilda is farewelled

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday promised a crackdown on hate speech in the wake of an attack on a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach, as the youngest of 15 victims was laid to rest. Yellow toy bees topped the coffin of 10-year-old Matilda, who was remembered as a 'ray of sunshine' who loved animals and dancing. Matilda's middle name was Bee, which inspired attendees to wear bee stickers, and bee-themed toys and balloons, while some mourners wore yellow. Matilda...

November 22, 2025 10:49 PM

Trilateral ACITI Partnership launched by India, Australia and Canada at G20 Summit

India, Australia and Canada on Saturday announced a new trilateral initiative — the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership — during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg to enhance cooperation in critical and emerging technologies. The joint initiative seeks to strengthen collaboration in sectors including clean energy, diversified and resilient supply chains — particularly in critical minerals — and the development and mass adoption of artificial intelligence. T...

November 12, 2025 12:32 PM

Australia and Indonesia announce new security treaty

Australia and Indonesia have agreed on a new security treaty that commits them to consult each other if either country is threatened, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in Sydney on Wednesday with Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto. Albanese, who accompanied Prabowo on a visit to an Australian naval base in the city, said the treaty was a major extension of previous security deals, and commits to regular security dialogue between leaders. "If either or both countries' security...