PM spruiks friendship with South East Asia The prime minister is taking part in a series of key meetings with his world leader counterparts about global challenges. AAP · Nov 11, 2022
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in Cambodia ahead of ASEAN and East Asia Summits The prime minister touches down in Phnom Penh ahead of crucial talks with South-East Asian leaders likely to be dominated by China's aggression in the region and the effects of the war in Ukraine. ABC News · Nov 11, 2022
Anthony Albanese mulls ‘sensible solutions’ to curb soaring electricity prices Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has set a Christmas deadline for a crackdown that he promises will curb soaring electricity prices. The New Daily · Nov 11, 2022
Russia responds after AFP Commissioner says Medibank hackers based in Russia AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw says the cyber criminals behind the Medibank attack are "operating like a business with affiliates and associates who are supporting the business". ABC News · Nov 11, 2022
Australian PM wants to ask China's Xi to lift trade barriers Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he’ll ask Chinese President Xi Jinping to lift billions of dollars in trade barriers if the two leaders hold their first bilateral meeting this month The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022
Australia’s Albanese hopes to ask Xi to lift trade restrictions Australian leader says he wants to develop relationship with China based on cooperation and the national interest. Al Jazeera · Nov 11, 2022
Thieves target alcohol illnesses in Australian data dump Cybercriminals have dumped personal medical records on the dark web for a third day, this time focusing on alcohol-related illnesses, as they pressure Australia’s largest health insurer to pay a ransom for the stolen customer data of almost 10 million people The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022
PM will push China on $20bn sanctions Chinese restrictions on Australian trade will be a key issue for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he heads to the East Asia, ASEAN, G20 and APEC summits. AAP · Nov 10, 2022
Speculation grows Anthony Albanese will meet Chinese leader during hectic summit season Prime minister to see Britain’s Rishi Sunak and leaders of Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand and is likely to catch up with Joe Biden The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2022
Plenty of action behind the scenes for ‘boring’ Albanese government Mr Albanese said he was trying to “take politics off the front pages”. The New Daily · Nov 10, 2022
Decision on COVID hospital funding looming A decision to extend COVID-19 funding for hospitals could be made within weeks, amid warnings the burnout of healthcare professionals is "extremely profound". AAP · Nov 10, 2022
Nearly 90% of Australians want government to step in on energy costs, poll finds Survey shows strong support for lowering prices by limiting exports and imposing windfall profits tax on gas companies The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2022
Cyber-extortionist leaks Australians’ medical records online Private insurer Medibank says it expects more customer details to be published online. Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2022
Australian PM hopes for meeting with China's Xi at summit Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping would be a “positive thing” if one can be arranged on the sidelines of one of the leaders’ summits to be held in Southeast Asia this month The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2022 Australian PM says ‘positive thing’ to meet China’s Xi Anthony Albanese expresses support for dialogue after years of strained ties between China and Australia.
ABC News · Nov 9, 2022 Anthony Albanese keen to meet Xi Jinping at G20 as foreign ministers discuss putting countries' relationship back on the right track As relations seem to improve ahead of a possible meeting between Xi Jinping and Anthony Albanese at next week's G20 summit, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says both countries should work to rebuild trust.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Hacker publishes Australian health insurer's customer data An extortionist has fulfilled a threat by publishing Medibank client data
AAP · Nov 9, 2022 PM open to meeting with Chinese president Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says dialogue with Chinese president Xi Jinping would be a positive thing as he prepares to attend a number of global summits.
ABC News · Nov 8, 2022 Sydney mayors say repatriated families of IS fighters 'turned their backs' on Australia Three mayors from south-western Sydney call for a meeting with the Prime Minister, saying they were not consulted about the families of fighters for the so-called Islamic State being resettled in their communities.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2022 US warns Australia against joining treaty banning nuclear weapons US embassy in Canberra says treaty ‘would not allow for US extended deterrence relationships’
The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2022 Secret ministries: Morrison officials asked industry department for brief on Pep-11 gas project The unusual request in December 2021 came because the-then PM had already designated himself in charge, Senate estimates reveal
The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2022 Australian prime minister blasts opposition leader over demand to ‘rule out’ compensating other countries for climate crisis Cop27 summit in Egypt opened with warning countries could either sign ‘a climate solidarity pact, or a collective suicide pact’
The New Daily · Nov 7, 2022 Paul Bongiorno: Standing up to the bullies sets a welcome precedent on workplace relations When it comes to strident political hyperbole, few can match the Liberals’ workplace relations shadow minister Michaelia Cash.
AAP · Nov 7, 2022 Sex harassment bill passes lower house Anthony Albanese says stopping sexual harassment in the workplace is an issue for the whole country to deal with, as laws pass the lower house.
AAP · Nov 7, 2022 No advice sought on draft voice question The attorney-general's department wasn't consulted before the prime minister announced a draft referendum question for an Indigenous voice to parliament.