Anthony Albanese
Anthony Albanese is the Prime Minister of Australia.
Notable Quotes
"This needs to conclude. This is having a devastating impact on the global economy, not least here in Australia."View Story →
"Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest is an 'extraordinary' situation."View Story →
"These are very serious allegations, and because they will be, no doubt, the subject of court action, I’m limited in what I can say."View Story →
"would extend fuel excise relief to another month. This would make petrol and diesel 16c per litre less than normal prices for July."View Story →
"if you make your bed, you lie in it"View Story →
"My government would not help the group return to Australia."View Story →
"his government would not help the group return to Australia."View Story →
"In light of recent events concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, I am writing to confirm that my government would agree to any proposal to remove him from the line of royal succession."View Story →
"I think Australians want to know that the Australian government … regards Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as being not appropriate to be in the line of succession, to be our head of state."View Story →
"In light of recent events concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, I am writing to confirm that my government would agree to any proposal to remove him from the line of royal succession."View Story →
""I agree with His Majesty that the law must now take its full course and there must be a full, fair and proper investigation.""View Story →
"In light of recent events concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, I am writing to confirm that my government would agree to any proposal to remove him from the line of royal succession."View Story →
"I must say, from someone who had such an esteemed position and was in a position really of absolute privilege, and to see this decline and fall is extraordinary."View Story →
"In light of recent events concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, I am writing to confirm that my government would agree to any proposal to remove him from the line of royal succession."View Story →
"I must say, from someone who had such an esteemed position and was in a position really of absolute privilege, and to see this decline and fall is extraordinary."View Story →
"I agree with him."View Story →
"Australia likes being first, and we have made sure that everyone knows what our position is, and we’ll be writing today to the other realm countries as well, informing them of our position."View Story →
"I agree with His Majesty that the law must now take its full course and there must be a full, fair and proper investigation."View Story →
"turn the heat down"View Story →
"Toto on alert but all good."View Story →
"I think it's just a reminder, take every opportunity to tell people, turn the heat down for goodness sake."View Story →
"I think it's just a reminder to take every opportunity to tell people turn the heat down, for goodness sake, we can't take these things for granted, just turn it down."View Story →
"I think it’s just a reminder, take every opportunity to tell people, turn the heat down for goodness’ sake."View Story →
"I think it's just a reminder to take every opportunity to tell people, 'Turn the heat down.'"View Story →
"If you insist on proceeding with the performance, then the prime minister's residence will be reduced to a blood-soaked ruin."View Story →
"I think it's just a reminder, take every opportunity to tell people, turn the heat down for goodness sake."View Story →
"I think it’s just a reminder, take every opportunity to tell people, turn the heat down for goodness sake."View Story →
"I think it’s just a reminder, take every opportunity to tell people, turn the heat down for goodness sake."View Story →
"There was no ongoing threat to the community."View Story →
"I think it's just a reminder to take every opportunity to tell people turn the heat down, for goodness sake, we can't take these things for granted."View Story →
"I know Mr Moriarty very well, and I have been impressed by the dignified way in which he handles himself."View Story →
"I apologise unequivocally for the comments."View Story →
"I apologize for my comments regarding Kylie Minogue."View Story →
"I apologise unequivocally for the comments"View Story →
"The outage was deeply concerning."View Story →
"I want to see the possibility of Iran getting a nuclear weapon removed once and for all."View Story →
"Australia and Canada are middle powers in a world that is changing. We cannot change it back, but we can back ourselves, back our citizens, and back each other."View Story →
"Australia and Canada must seek and create new ways to stand with – and for – each other."View Story →
"I am excited to expand co-operation with India on sport, which not only brings joy to Australians but boosts trade, tourism and investment."View Story →
"The world wants to see a de-escalation and wants to see Iran cease to spread the destinations of its attacks."View Story →
"The world wants to see a de-escalation and wants to see Iran cease to spread the destinations of its attacks."View Story →
"He starred in so many beloved Australian stories and he earned a special place in Australian hearts."View Story →
"Three Australian defence personnel were on board a U.S. submarine that sank an Iranian warship with a torpedo in the Indian Ocean, but stressed that they did not take part in the attack."View Story →
"Military assets had been deployed to the Middle East as a contingency plan."View Story →
"But we say to them, if you want our help, help is here, and we will provide that."View Story →
"Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began."View Story →
"Australians have been moved by the plight of these brave women."View Story →
"Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began."View Story →
"Overwhelmingly the reception was incredibly positive."View Story →
"That's why whether it's Greeks coming here and creating feta, or Italians coming and doing parmesan or people from Eastern Europe doing kransky sausages - it's a connection with Europe."View Story →
"The longer this war goes on, the greater the impact will be. But we continue to act to prepare and shield Australians from the worst of it."View Story →
"We have been concentrating on supply, supply, supply."View Story →
"Australia is not an active participant in this war. But all Australians are paying higher prices because of it."View Story →
"The months ahead may not be easy."View Story →
"You should go about your business and your life, as normal."View Story →
"Australia is not an active participant in this war. But all Australians are paying higher prices because of it."View Story →
"[It] is very important that there not be political engagement."View Story →
"Australia and Japan have never been closer."View Story →
"We should give thanks every day for the men and women who wear our uniform, who are prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our nation, to keep our Australian way of life going forward."View Story →
"This is a difficult time for the Australian Defense Force."View Story →
"AUKUS remains 'full steam ahead' after Trump call."View Story →
"We’re already seeing a substantial impact of a war which is on the other side of the world, but is having an impact on Australians here."View Story →
"We must do everything we can to make sure the antisemitic terrorist attack in Bondi doesn't happen again."View Story →
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Australia gun buyback to start in November, PM Albanese says - Reuters
Australia gun buyback to start in November, PM Albanese says Reuters
August 16, 2026Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack
New South Wales, where the attack took place, will offer gun owners cash to give up their firearms.
August 15, 2026Australia's Albanese says AUKUS remains 'full steam ahead' after Trump call - Reuters
Australia's Albanese says AUKUS remains 'full steam ahead' after Trump call Reuters
August 13, 2026Bondi Beach shooting hero's assault charges dropped by police
Police charged Ahmed al Ahmed in June after an alleged incident with his father at a Sydney home.
August 12, 2026Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterpart's melon gifts
An ex-Japanese envoy said the "sexist" comments "betrayed the close bond" between the countries.
August 11, 2026'Hero, legend, sweetheart': Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78
Friends, politicians and fellow film stars remember Neill following his "sudden and unexpected" death.
July 13, 2026Australia's BBL to stage season opener in India
The opening match of next season's Big Bash League will take place in India on 12 December.
July 10, 2026Trains and emergency calls affected after major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company
Servers at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne were to blame but the exact cause remains unknown.
July 8, 2026Watch: Why Australia's PM apologised for 'inappropriate' Kylie comments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for remarks he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.
July 6, 2026Australia PM Albanese apologises for crude Kylie Minogue remark - Reuters
Australia PM Albanese apologises for crude Kylie Minogue remark Reuters
July 6, 2026Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue
Albanese has apologised 'unequivocally' after his remarks prompted a backlash.
July 6, 2026Bondi Beach shooting hero pleads not guilty to alleged assault on his father
Ahmed al Ahmed tackled one of the gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish event in December.
June 24, 2026Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces
Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.
June 16, 2026Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".
June 16, 2026Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?
For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.
June 8, 2026Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.
April 9, 2026Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.
April 9, 2026He's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes case
Ben Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, scholars say.
April 8, 2026Explainer: US-Iran ceasefire: what we know - Reuters
Explainer: US-Iran ceasefire: what we know Reuters
April 8, 2026Australia's most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith, who denies all wrongdoing, previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders.
April 7, 2026Australians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortages
Hundreds of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel as the Iran war disrupts global oil shipments and pushes up prices.
April 4, 2026Iran war economic shocks will last 'months', says Australia's PM
Anthony Albanese used a rare TV address to tell Australians that the "months ahead may not be easy" amid the global effects of the war.
April 1, 2026UK's Starmer, asked about Trump's NATO comments, says he will act in Britain's interest - Reuters
UK's Starmer, asked about Trump's NATO comments, says he will act in Britain's interest Reuters
April 1, 2026Australia PM Albanese to address nation over Iran crisis - Reuters
Australia PM Albanese to address nation over Iran crisis Reuters
April 1, 2026Fuel rations and free buses: How countries are responding to rising oil prices
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.
March 30, 2026Dollar holds firm as risk of protracted Middle East war saps sentiment - Reuters
Dollar holds firm as risk of protracted Middle East war saps sentiment Reuters
March 30, 2026Two Australian states offer free public transport as war pushes up fuel prices
Victoria and Tasmania incentivise commuters not to drive as the Iran war causes the price of petrol to shoot up.
March 29, 2026Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply
Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages.
March 27, 2026Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty
Australia and the EU sign sweeping trade and security deals after years of negotiations.
March 24, 2026As Islamophobia rises, Australia's Muslims celebrate Eid
Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.
March 20, 2026Australia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan event
The government's response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia has angered many Muslim Australians.
March 20, 2026Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum
Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.
March 14, 2026Australia urged to protect Iran women's football team as they prepare to fly home
Concern has grown for team after one critic called them 'wartime traitors' for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.
March 9, 2026Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran - Reuters
Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran Reuters
March 8, 2026Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran
The Iran war is posing a test for the Canadian prime minister's "pragmatic but principled" approach to world affairs.
March 7, 2026Global order is 'breaking down', Carney tells Australian parliament
The Canadian prime minister said Australia and Canada should work together as 'strategic cousins'.
March 5, 2026Australia to join G7 critical minerals alliance, Canada's Carney says - Reuters
Australia to join G7 critical minerals alliance, Canada's Carney says Reuters
March 4, 2026Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'
The prime minister said Canada has long supported "neutralising this grave global threat" that Iran poses, but called for a de-escalation of hostilities.
March 4, 2026US citizens in the Middle East face 'mayhem' trying to get home
Grounded flights, nights in airports, and no clear guidance. American travellers say they desperately want to get home, but can't.
March 4, 2026Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi - Reuters
Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi Reuters
March 3, 2026Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers' - Reuters
Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers' Reuters
March 3, 2026Canada's Carney visits India to boost trade, mend ties on latest 'middle powers' trip - Reuters
Canada's Carney visits India to boost trade, mend ties on latest 'middle powers' trip Reuters
February 27, 2026Australian PM apologises after calling child sex abuse survivor and advocate 'difficult'
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame said the word was a "misogynist's code for a woman who won't comply".
February 26, 2026Chinese dance group's tour triggers bomb threat against Australian PM
The group was told to cancel its performances or explosives would be set off at Anthony Albanese's house.
February 25, 2026Albanese tells Australia to 'turn the heat down' after bomb threat - Reuters
Albanese tells Australia to 'turn the heat down' after bomb threat Reuters
February 25, 2026Carney heading on overseas trade mission as Canada seeks to reduce its reliance on US
The prime minister is off to India, Australia and Japan amid ongoing tensions with Washington.
February 23, 2026Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles.
February 23, 2026Canada's Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan - Reuters
Canada's Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan Reuters
February 23, 2026Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of IS militants from Syrian camp - Reuters
Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of IS militants from Syrian camp Reuters
February 21, 2026Supreme Court live: Trump plans 10% global tariff, says refund fights may take years - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Police search royal mansion as investigation into king's brother goes on - Reuters
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