The Latest Breaking News from Anthony Albanese

Thalidomide survivors welcome government apology

Thalidomide survivors say a national apology from the government was a significant step forward, welcoming a reopening of a support scheme.

AAP · Nov 29, 2023

Thalidomide survivors are receiving an apology for the pharmaceutical disaster that changed pregnancy medicine

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver a national apology to thalidomide survivors and their families today. More than 60 years since the medication had devastating consequences when taken by pregnant women, the apology recognises the government’s role in the tragedy and its enduring impact.

The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023

PM issues 'overdue' apology to thalidomide survivors

The prime minister has delivered a formal apology on behalf of the government to the survivors and families affected by the drug thalidomide.

AAP · Nov 28, 2023

Labor senator Pat Dodson to resign from politics due to health issues

Father of reconciliation says following cancer treatment he is ‘physically unable’ to carry out his duties as a Western Australian senator

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2023

Morning Mail: Albanese’s approval hits new low, vaping ban timetable revealed, Gaza truce extended

More voters disapprove of the prime minister’s performance than approve; some vape imports to be banned from January

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2023

More than a 100 climate activists arrested after two-day blockade at Australia coal port

Organisers said people will continue the 'civil disobedience' until the government takes action on climate change

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2023

Most voters now disapprove of Anthony Albanese’s performance as PM, Guardian Essential poll finds

Survey suggests Australians want more action on cost of living and only 20% think the stage-three tax cuts should go ahead

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2023

‘I have been there’: Albanese references own experience of family violence as he defends Labor’s record

PM faces crossbench questions in parliament about whether government is doing enough to address violence against women

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2023

Reverend, 97, among 100 arrested as climate protest shuts down world’s largest coal port

Over 3,000 protesters assemble at Newcastle to demonstrate against ‘government inaction’ ahead of COP28

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023

Mike Pezzullo sacked after scathing findings accusing him of misusing his position

The government has sacked the secretary of the Home Affairs department, Mike Pezzullo, after an inquiry found he had breached the Public Service Code of Conduct.

The Conversation · Nov 27, 2023