Good morning! As the Pacific Islands forum kicks off in Suva, Anthony Albanese is promoting Australia’s commitment to the clean energy revolution closer to home. And with flu and Covid infections rising, masks may make a return to the winter wardrobe.
The PM’s initial honeymoon with voters has moderated, according to the latest Guardian Essential poll, which found approval had dropped three points to 56% since June, and disapproval had jumped six points to 24% in a month. Albanese will today declare Australia has rejoined the ranks of “trusted global partner” on climate action at the Sydney Energy Forum. He will open the forum saying the Indo-Pacific faces “enormous” challenges but also opportunities, and commit his government to find common ground in the region to address the climate crisis and the economic opportunities of clean energy.
