The Latest Breaking News from Anthony Albanese

Bid follows national broadcaster being turned down last election by Scott Morrison to host leaders’ debate despite its broad reach

Bare majority of respondents say Labor should stick with tax cuts despite changed economic situation – but most of those in favour stand to benefit

The governments of Japan and Australia have begun negotiating to conclude a new Japan-Australia Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation at a summit to be held in Australia later this month, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned from government officials. The aim is to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region with China's…

Thousands of people have been displaced by floodwaters across Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales as they move downstream, and the clean-up is beginning.

A new security pact is expected to be much more "ambitious" than a 2007 agreement, as both nations grapple with the implications of China's growing military might.

While the PM sees flood damage firsthand, the agriculture minister is warning that an increase in fresh fruit and vegetable prices is on the way.

The Victorian town of Kerang will be isolated for a week as the state's flood crisis unfolds – and more heavy rain is forecast.

Anthony Albanese has hit back at opposition claims regional areas are being forgotten for infrastructure funding in the upcoming budget.

Waters up to 12 metres are expected to inundate properties in some areas

Labor's promising a fast train, new trains, more nurses, more paramedics, and more permanent teaching positions saying: 'It's time'

One-off federal assistance payments are now available in five Victorian and three Tasmanian local government areas, in addition to existing state support payments.