Anthony Albanese
A Labor caucus meeting is reportedly planned for Friday to finalise the new federal cabinet. Photo: Unsplash A federal Environment Protection Agency and more housing – those are the top two priorities for re-elected PM Anthony Albanese. Speaking to journalists in Canberra on Monday, he was clear on the priorities for Labor during its second…
Australia is turning the corner despite global uncertainty, says Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Photo: stock Australia’s economy is turning the corner with the first back-to-back surplus in nearly 20 years, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says in releasing the 2025-26 federal budget. This improved performance comes amid rising global uncertainty and tension, and subdued growth. “The Budget builds…
Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele (front, centre) during a visit to Brisbane in June. Photo: Reginald Ramos/DFAT. Australia has agreed to a $190m four-year deal to boost Solomon Islands Police to reduce the Pacific Island nation’s dependency on China. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the deal includes a new police training centre in Honiara as…
Picture: stock Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory. “The election of the President of the United States is always an important moment for the world, for our region and for Australia,” Mr Albanese says. “Our government will work closely with the new Trump Administration to realise…