The Latest Breaking News from Anthony Albanese

PM urges support for referendum on Voice

The prime minister has called on his colleagues to seize an opportunity to enshrine an Indigenous Voice in the constitution, during the opening of parliament.

AAP · Jul 26, 2022

MPs sworn in as 47th parliament opened

Anthony Albanese says he wants to see a more unified and functional parliament, as MPs and senators gather for its official opening in Canberra.

AAP · Jul 25, 2022

Paul Bongiorno: Albanese faces daunting challenges and can take nothing for granted

No prime minister has come to government from opposition in the past three decades facing more challenges than Anthony Albanese.

The New Daily · Jul 25, 2022

Labor government to legislate emissions target when new parliament sits

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will introduce 18 pieces of legislation when the new parliament sits this week for the first time since Labor won office, amid worsening economic conditions and with climate change in focus.

Reuters · Jul 25, 2022

Morning mail: Australia’s new parliament, the battle to be UK PM, best characters from Neighbours

Monday: the 47th parliament is the most diverse ever – but still doesn’t reflect Australia. Plus: Russia rallies support in Africa as doubt cast on Ukraine grain deal

The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2022

Never be allowed again: PM comes down on Morrison’s final ‘abuse’ of power

Anthony Albanese has slammed an election-day intervention from the Morrison government to release information about an asylum seeker boat interception.

The New Daily · Jul 24, 2022

Government pulls teeth of Australian Building and Construction Commission

The government this week will take the first step in killing off the controversial Australian Building and Construction Commission by stripping back its powers “to the bare legal minimum”.

The Conversation · Jul 24, 2022

Foot-and-mouth disease spread worries Australian farmers, who want federal government to do more

The federal government says it is doing enough to stop foot-and-mouth disease entering the country, but some farmers and travellers aren't convinced, despite new control measures being introduced last week.

ABC News · Jul 24, 2022

'Disgraceful":PM lashes coaltion over boat

The former coalition government "trashed" caretaker conventions and sought to "abuse" the public service on election day, the prime minister says.

AAP · Jul 23, 2022

A flurry of bills, with climate first cab off the rank: what’s on the agenda for the Albanese government?

While the new PM has vowed not to ‘waste a day in government’, budget restraint will be a key theme – and he doesn’t intend to ruffle too many feathers

The Guardian - AU · Jul 23, 2022