Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

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A fifth member of the Iranian women's soccer team has withdrawn her claim for asylum in Australia, Australian media reported on Monday, and will be rejoining the rest of the squad in Malaysia.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...

May 1, 2025 11:34 AM

Australia Votes: Understanding the General Election Process

Australia will hold a general election on Saturday, May 3. Opinion polls indicate Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's ruling centre-left Labor party is ahead of the conservative Liberal-National coalition led by Peter Dutton, as global uncertainty fuelled by U.S. President Donald Trump makes some voters more risk-averse. A large number of independent and minor parties are also seeking reelection and could become king-makers if either major bloc falls short of a majority government. Labor return...

March 12, 2025 12:28 PM

Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs take effect as global trade war intensifies

President Donald Trump's increased tariffs on all U.S. steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday, stepping up a campaign to reorder global trade norms in favor of the U.S. that drew swift retaliation from Europe. Trump's action to bulk up protections for American steel and aluminum producers restores effective global tariffs of 25% on all imports of the metals and extends the duties to hundreds of downstream products made from the metals, from nuts and bolts to bulldozer blades and so...

March 3, 2025 11:27 AM

CDS General Anil Chauhan to boost India-Australia defence ties during official visit

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan is scheduled to embark on an official visit to Australia from March 4-7. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, the visit underscores the deepening military and strategic ties between India and Australia. General Chauhan's visit will include comprehensive discussions with senior officials from Australia’s Department of Defence and the leadership of the Australian Defence Force. Key engagements are scheduled with Australia’s C...