The Latest Breaking News from Anthony Albanese

Will new $10,000 apprentice payments help solve job shortages in construction? Not anytime soon

In an election pitch last week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced new incentive payments of $10,000 for eligible apprentices in residential construction.

The Conversation · Jan 30, 2025

Russia could seek to exchange Australian war prisoner

Moscow might keep Australian war prisoner Oscar Jenkins for a future high-profile swap with Russians held in jail in the West, an expert says.

AAP · Jan 30, 2025

Plot fuels federal stoush over anti-Semitism response

The discovery of a caravan packed with explosives has renewed a parliamentary push for tougher action against those convicted of terrorist offences.

AAP · Jan 29, 2025

Poll gives coalition lead over Labor ahead of election

Support for the coalition remains ahead of Labor according to a weekly survey as a federal election looms.

AAP · Jan 28, 2025

Young Men Are Wildly More Keen On Peter Dutton Than Young Women, Research Finds

Young men — aka those aged 18 to 34 — are far more likely to say they prefer Peter Dutton for PM than their female counterparts. Why?

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 28, 2025

Freeway cash splash as poll pitch enters the fast lane

A battleground state is being showered with hundreds of millions of dollars in poll pledges as Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton rev up unofficial campaigns.

AAP · Jan 27, 2025

Anthony Albanese Says Grace Tame’s Shirt Was ‘Disrespectful’ To Australia Of The Year Event

“We do have in this country, people are allowed to express themselves, but I thought it was disrespectful of the event and of the people for who the event was primarily for.”

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 27, 2025

Albanese records worst Newspoll ratings this term; Victorian Labor’s primary plunges

A national Newspoll, conducted January 20–24 from a sample of 1,259, gave the Coalition a 51–49 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the previous Newspoll in early December. Primary votes were 39% Coalition (steady), 31% Labor (down two), 12% Greens (up one), 7% One Nation (steady) and 11%…

The Conversation · Jan 27, 2025

PM says nation ‘needs to work together’ to tackle antisemitism – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2025

'A Labor win is precious': PM dismisses worsening poll

Anthony Albanese remains confident of a second Labor term, despite a Newspoll showing more voters expect the coalition to win the next election.

AAP · Jan 26, 2025