Australian PM to visit China this year after ‘progress’ on ties
SYDNEY, Sept 7 — Australia and China have made progress in returning to ‘unimpeded trade’ and progress should continue, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said...
Malaysia, Australia discuss cooperation in various sectors under CSP framework
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese have discussed efforts to improve bilateral relations and...
Thousands rally across Australia in support of Indigenous reform
CANBERRA, July 2 — Thousands of people rallied on Sunday in Australia to back a campaign to recognise the country’s Indigenous people in the constitution...
Australia PM says breakdown in US-China relations would be devastating
SINGAPORE, June 3 — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday (June 2) called for greater engagement between the United States and China, saying a...
Australia PM says ‘frustrated’ over continued detention of Julian Assange
SYDNEY, May 5 — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday he was frustrated for not yet finding a diplomatic fix over the continued...
Australia PM says Sydney to host Quad leaders’ summit on May 24
SYDNEY, April 26 — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday that Sydney will host the 2023 Quad Leaders’ summit on May 24, the...
Australia unveils direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders
SYDNEY, April 22 — Australia announced on Saturday a direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders living in the country, reversing controversial visa rules a...
‘If not now, when?’: Emotional Australian PM reveals next steps on Indigenous referendum
SYDNEY, March 23 — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese fought back tears on Thursday as he revealed the question the government wants to put to...
Australia to replace monarch on banknote with design honouring Indigenous culture
SYDNEY, Feb 2 — Australia will replace the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on its A$5 banknote with a new design to reflect and honour...
Australia, Singapore sign ‘green economy’ pact
SYDNEY, Oct 18 — Australia and Singapore agreed on Tuesday on a “green economy” deal to boost cooperation on climate investment, financing and technology. Singapore...
Australia widens eligibility for antiviral treatments amid battle against Covid-19
CANBERRA, July 10 — The Australian government said on Sunday that eligibility for “potentially lifesaving” Covid-19 antiviral treatments will be widened from Monday. Health Minister...
Anthony Albanese sworn in as Australia’s 31st prime minister
CANBERRA, May 23 — Australia’s Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese was sworn in on Monday to become the country’s 31st prime minister following his victory...