The Latest Breaking News from Anthony Albanese

A national Newspoll, conducted October 7–11 from a sample of 1,258, gave the Coalition a 51–49 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. After three 50–50 ties in a row, this is the first time this term the Coalition has led in Newspoll.

Labor is trailing the opposition for the first time since 2022, but experts say the government should not be worried yet about its electoral fortunes.

It’s been a year of division from Labor, the Coalition and the Greens in their response to the 7 October attacks by Hamas and Israel’s retaliation. Here’s a timeline

Charles said to be adopting ‘anti-confrontational approach’ to republican campaigners before visit

China's door is back open for Australian rock lobster fishers, but the trade minister wants more producers tagging along too.

After leaving a meeting with China's second-in-command with a big victory, Anthony Albanese is turning his focus to the transition to net-zero emissions.

Australia's lobster fishers are confident of being able to meet renewed demand from China and satisfy local customers this Christmas.

China agrees to recommence the shellfish trade (worth £359m in 2019) after lengthy ban

Deputy prime minister calls Jo Tarnawsky a ‘wonderful’ person after her claim she was effectively sacked without warning

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says China will resume importing Australian live lobsters by the end of the year

China has removed the last significant trade barrier it imposed on Australia, with a timetable to resume full lobster imports by the end of the year.