Anthony Albanese

Australia PM Albanese says migration to fall as far right surges

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said people were struggling with housing and an economy that “isn’t working for them”.

Could Pauline Hanson become Australia’s next PM with her far-right party’s surge in popularity?

FILE PHOTO: A campaign cutout depicting One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is displayed outside a pre-polling centre ahead of the Farrer by-election in Corowa, Australia, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

New Solomon Islands leader reviews security pact with China, seeks treaty with Australia

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale and his delegation listen during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Albanese takes a gamble on Australia’s housing obsession by cutting investor tax breaks

FILE PHOTO: An apartment block stands in Sydney, Australia, May 12, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Australia's Trump-aligned populists vow to fight mass migration after winning first lower house seat

FILE PHOTO: Campaign signs depicting One Nation candidate David Farley and former Australia soldier Ben Roberts-Smith are displayed outside a pre-polling centre ahead of the Farrer by-election in Albury, Australia, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

The fear factors behind the Japan-Australia ‘quasi-alliance’

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (centre, left) and Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a welcome ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra on May 4.

Japan PM Takaichi says oil crisis has ‘enormous impact’ in Asia-Pacific

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (right) and Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi shaking hands during their joint appearance at Parliament in Canberra on May 4.

Initial Australian inquiry into Bondi Beach shooting calls for counter-terrorism reforms

FILE PHOTO: Grandparents of 10-year-old Matilda, who was killed during a mass shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday, grieve at the floral memorial to honour the victims of the mass shooting at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Jeremy Piper/File Photo

First war, then fire: Australia’s fuel crisis set to hit harder

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conducts a press conference after a visit to the Geelong Oil Refinery, that caught fire, on April 17.

Australia rules out fuel restrictions after fire at its largest refinery

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to Viva Energy staff in the control room of the Geelong Oil Refinery on April 17.

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