The Latest Breaking News from Anthony Albanese

Australia’s response to Assange case as China attacks US and Britain

China's Foreign Ministry says the expected extradition of Julian Assange reflects the hypocrisy of the US and Britain on press freedom.

The New Daily · Jun 20, 2022

AEMO looks to end energy market suspension

The suspension of the national electricity market could end as soon as this week, under a path forward by the market operator.

AAP · Jun 20, 2022

Julian Assange's brother urges Anthony Albanese to publicly condemn US extradition

Friends and family of Julian Assange are urging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to publicly call for the Wikileaks co-founder's extradition to the United States to be stopped.

ABC News · Jun 20, 2022

After China row, Australia eyes Southeast Asia as ally in trade

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to deepen economic engagement with region amid tensions with Beijing.

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2022

Australia's leader refuses to publicly intervene for Julian Assange

The recently elected Australian prime minister declined to say whether he had spoken to U.S. President Joe Biden about the case.

WEKU · Jun 20, 2022

Ex-Australian Foreign Minister Urges Assange's Freedom

Former Australian foreign minister Bob Carr called Monday for his country to demand the United States drop its prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Britain last week approved the Australian's extradition to the United States, where he could face life in prison over publishing secret military files, said AFP. Assange's…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 20, 2022

Bureaucratic shake-up likely to see Jan Adams replace Kathryn Campbell as Foreign Affairs and Trade boss

Bureaucrats in Canberra are expecting a shake-up of top jobs, with the head of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade expected to be replaced due to her role in the robodebt scandal.

ABC News · Jun 20, 2022

Australian leader refuses to publicly intervene on Assange

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected calls for him to publicly demand the United States drop its prosecution of WikiLeaks founder and Australian citizen Julian Assange

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022

Julian Assange: what is Australia’s position on his extradition, and what options does it have?

Anthony Albanese ‘stands by’ his opposition to pursuit of WikiLeaks co-founder but is unlikely to take a more forthright public position

The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2022

Chris Bowen says states can decide how to provide backup energy generation but must meet 2030 target

The Energy Security Board recommends paying generators to keep extra capacity in the national grid to reduce the risk of blackouts

The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2022