Anthony Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says government spending is helping to put downward pressure on inflation, despite the RBA claiming it was doing the opposite.

Premier Roger Cook has called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to apologise for rubbing salt into the wounds of the agricultural sector, after a joke about live export angered stakeholders.

CFMEU WA members have downed tools to march through Perth in protest of the federal government’s decision to place the union in administration.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled an entry-level recruitment program for work on nuclear-powered submarines in a bid to meet the mammoth skilled workforce required.

Anthony Albanese says he’s not surprised by the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union decision to take the federal government to court.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has insisted Madeleine King has “a good relationship” with the resources sector and played down comments on BHP’s propensity to “run to the Murdoch press”.

Shire of Mundaring deputy president Trish Cook has been preselected by Labor to run for the newly minted seat of Bullwinkel at the upcoming federal election.Cr Cook has been a Shire of Mundaring south ward councillor for seven years, and the deputy president since 2023.

Liberal and Nationals candidates for the newly formed Bullwinkel electorate turned out at a farmers rally in Canberra today, as live sheep export rhetoric ramps up in the new seat.

Anthony Albanese has ruled out expanding the $107 million government compensation bill for live sheep exporters during a visit to Perth today but says he’s open to proposals from farmers for value-add projects.

Anthony Albanese has ruled out taking negative gearing tax reforms to the next election, despite reports the federal government had asked treasury to investigate an overhaul of the system.

Industry bodies have welcomed the federal government’s move to keep the NBN in public ownership, while the opposition has accused the Prime Minister of running a scare campaign.

An agreement between the state and federal governments will begin the process to develop a consolidated defence precinct at Henderson, with millions committed and billions of investment forecast.

Anthony Albanese has been forced to defend his relationship with Qantas and former chief executive Alan Joyce after it was revealed he scored dozens of free upgrades with the carrier.

Australia believes it can play a role in negotiating trade disagreements between the US and China under a second Trump administration, as PM Anthony Albanese confirmed he discussed trade with the incoming president.

Australia has revived its trade relationship with China without compromising any of its national interests, prime minister Anthony Albanese says.

Anthony Albanese has backed commitments by global leaders to deepen climate change action as Australia positions itself as an attractive place for renewable investment.

With 36 bills to pass, one less senator and only one day left in parliament – Australia's decision makers appeared to be in for a wild ride.

A world-first ban on social media for people under 16 will lead to less harm and better outcomes for children, the prime minister says.

The federal government has swooped in to provide $1.5 million to Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe after its 2025 event was cancelled due to lack of funding.

The federal government will subside three days of childcare per week for families earning up to $530,000, under an election commitment unveiled today.

Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Justin Trudeau after the Canadian prime minister revealed his plans to step down.

There is a lot at stake at the looming federal election, and the prime minister knows it.

Three WA ports have been granted First Port of Entry status, allowing goods subject to biosecurity and other controls to arrive at the locations from overseas.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in Wanneroo this morning to begin construction of the new $88 million Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre.

The prime minister is blitzing Tasmania as he doubles down on the election contest being a choice on Australia's future.

With political stalwart Bill Shorten set to step away from parliament in the coming days, WA MP Anne Aly has been named junior NDIS minister alongside Amanda Rishworth.

WA Labor under Roger Cook looks well set for a third term, but it could be more difficult for Anthony Albanese.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in Perth yesterday to announce a commitment to jointly fund a $700 million upgrade to the Kwinana Freeway.

OPINION: It may turn out to be a case of mistaken identity politics, but Peter Dutton believes he can beat Anthony Albanese.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has scheduled a meeting with US President Donald Trump to seek exemptions from global 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.

Anthony Albanese says an exemption from the US’ 25 per cent steel and aluminium import tariffs is “under consideration” by the Trump Administration, after the two leaders spoke.

Peter Dutton appears to be kicking with the wind behind his back, with multiple opinion polls showing the Albanese government could be on the nose with voters as an election nears.

Australia's economy is recovering thanks to the government's measures but an interest rate call is ultimately out of its hands, the prime minister says.

OPINION: The latest poll sounds the alarm for Anthony Albanese, who is increasingly being seen as indecisive.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called the US tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium “entirely unjustified”, while confirming retaliatory tariffs would not be imposed on US imports.

WA’s peak mining lobby group has welcomed a $750 million commitment for green metals projects, announced by Anthony Albanese during a visit to Perth today.

Western Australia is set for a $6 billion windfall under the latest GST carve-up, but not everyone is happy as more dollars flow through to Victoria.

Federal opposition leader Peter Dutton has used his budget reply speech to spruik four bills a Coalition government would introduce on the first day of parliament, if elected.

Australians will go to the polls on Saturday, May 3.

A former adviser to the WA agriculture minister has been selected to run as Labor candidate for Forrest in the upcoming election, as the prime minister revealed Australia will head to the polls on May 3.