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Anthony Albanese

News analysis

Australia’s PM walks a diplomatic tightrope in dispute over Chinese-controlled port

The Port of Darwin is leased by Chinese flrm Landbridge. The Australian government wants to end the lease early, a decision that has angered the Chinese government.
The Port of Darwin is leased by Chinese flrm Landbridge. The Australian government wants to end the lease early, a decision that has angered the Chinese government.

Australia committed to retaking ownership of Darwin port, Albanese says

Machinery can be seen sitting at the Port of Darwin, located in the Northern Territory's capital city of Darwin in Australia, April 21, 2017. Picture taken April 21, 2017. REUTERS/Tom Westbrook
Machinery can be seen sitting at the Port of Darwin, located in the Northern Territory's capital city of Darwin in Australia, April 21, 2017. Picture taken April 21, 2017. REUTERS/Tom Westbrook

Australia, Timor urge progress on Greater Sunrise gas field

FILE PHOTO: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese greets the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, in Melbourne, Australia, March 5, 2024. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese greets the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, in Melbourne, Australia, March 5, 2024. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/File Photo

Israeli President to meet Bondi Beach shooting families during Australia trip

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will leave for Australia on Feb 8 and his visit will conclude on Feb 12.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will leave for Australia on Feb 8 and his visit will conclude on Feb 12.

Australia PM Albanese visits East Timor to discuss security, gas

FILE PHOTO: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese greets the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, in Melbourne, Australia, March 5, 2024. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese greets the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, in Melbourne, Australia, March 5, 2024. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/File Photo

Carney likely to visit India in early March as Canada trade pivot intensifies, envoy says

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a news conference before a cabinet planning forum at the Citadelle in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a news conference before a cabinet planning forum at the Citadelle in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger

News analysis

How far can Pauline Hanson’s One Nation ride Australia’s growing far-right wave?

One Nation party leader Pauline Hanson at a rally during Australia Day celebrations in Brisbane on Jan 26.
One Nation party leader Pauline Hanson at a rally during Australia Day celebrations in Brisbane on Jan 26.

Australia calls on Trump to respect NATO soldiers

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Mr Trump's comments were “completely unacceptable”.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Mr Trump's comments were “completely unacceptable”.

Australian Defence Department chief to replace Kevin Rudd as US ambassador

Mr Greg Moriarty is a career diplomat and has been ambassador for Australia in Iran and Indonesia.
Mr Greg Moriarty is a career diplomat and has been ambassador for Australia in Iran and Indonesia.

Canada’s Mark Carney to visit Australia in March

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Australia in March.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Australia in March.

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