The Latest Breaking News from Anthony Albanese

Mr. Albanese's decisions in the next three years will have far-reaching consequences

France and Australia are ready to rebuild their bilateral relationship after Australians voted last week to oust a government that had angered Paris by ditching a submarine procurement contract between the two countries.

After winning the federal election, Anthony Albanese is promising action on climate change, greater gender equality and improved wage growth.

Anthony Albanese had expected the election might be a week earlier than it was, because last Saturday would bump up against Tuesday’s Quad meeting in Tokyo.

Senator Wong's trip did not effect immediate changes, nor could it have, but did clear signal a new and longer view on what might tip the difference.

Independent Kate Chaney wins the prized Perth seat of Curtin and says a 15 per cent swing against the Liberals "sends a really strong message that communities want to see politics done differently".

Dutton has a delicate task ahead if he becomes Liberal leader. If he tacks too far right, he could easily split his own party

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese began his election night victory speech by declaring: “I commit to the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full.” This commitment, delivered on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the Uluru Statement, is monumentally important to First Nations people and to the nation.

Five years after hundreds of Indigenous leaders endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart, there is renewed hope constitutional reform will be implemented.

The seismic shift in Saturday's election must dramatically elevate the standing of the environment portfolio in cabinet, observers say.

New prime minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday Australia faces significant economic headwinds, turning his attention to domestic affairs after a first few days in office dominated by international security.