The Latest Breaking News from Anthony Albanese

Open asylum offer as Iranian soccer players leave hotel

Five members of the Iranian women's soccer team have been granted asylum in Australia and the prime minister has extended the offer to others who want to stay.

AAP · Mar 9

Gunman accused of Bondi massacre seeks court order to hide family’s identity over safety concerns

Lawyers for the gunman accused of carrying out a mass shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach have asked a court to prevent media outlets from publishing identifying details about his family.

The Independent UK · Mar 9

PM’s pragmatism on Trump’s Iran fury risks Australia following US into Operation Epic Fail

Anthony Albanese’s support for actions that do not adhere to international law stands in stark contrast to the principles demonstrated by Labor two decades ago

The Guardian - AU · Mar 7

Grattan on Friday: would Labor be supporting this war if it were in opposition?

When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed federal parliament on Thursday his well-crafted speech had one gaping hole. It did not mention the huge issue dominating world attention – the United States-Israeli strikes on Iran and the subsequent ever-widening conflict that has engulfed the region.

The Conversation · Mar 5

Afternoon Update: Canada asks Australia to be ‘strategic cousins’; Albanese’s gift to Trump; and ‘veavage’ on the red carpet

In speech to parliament in Canberra, Canadian PM Mark Carney says countries will be stronger negotiating together with superpowers

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5

Canada and Australia leaders urge war de-escalation, but agree Iran can't get nuclear weapons

Canadian and Australian prime ministers have called for a de-escalation of the Iran war but added the Iranians must never gain a nuclear weapon

The Independent UK · Mar 5

Canada's call for Australia to exploit 'rare power'

The Canadian prime minister has made a direct pitch to Australian leaders to help his nation and other "middle powers" counter superpowers' coercive influence.

AAP · Mar 4

Afternoon Update: Australia sends crisis teams to Middle East; tributes for Dennis Cometti; and an MP channels Billy Joel

Assistance to be provided for stranded Australian travellers and expats as war sparked by US and Israeli bombings of Iran intensifies

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4

Aussie Teens Told Us Exactly How They’re Getting Around The Under 16s Social Media Ban

Australia's social media ban for under 16s is "not working", according to teenagers themselves. Here's how they're jailbreaking back into their accounts.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 4

Hundreds of Aussies heading home after US-led strikes

A Sydney-bound flight is on its way to Dubai carrying fleeing Australians as crisis teams are sent to the Middle East to provide extra consular support.

AAP · Mar 3