Anthony Albanese
Anthony Albanese is the Prime Minister of Australia.
Notable Quotes
"This needs to conclude. This is having a devastating impact on the global economy, not least here in Australia."View Story →
"Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest is an 'extraordinary' situation."View Story →
"These are very serious allegations, and because they will be, no doubt, the subject of court action, I’m limited in what I can say."View Story →
"would extend fuel excise relief to another month. This would make petrol and diesel 16c per litre less than normal prices for July."View Story →
"if you make your bed, you lie in it"View Story →
"My government would not help the group return to Australia."View Story →
"his government would not help the group return to Australia."View Story →
"In light of recent events concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, I am writing to confirm that my government would agree to any proposal to remove him from the line of royal succession."View Story →
"I think Australians want to know that the Australian government … regards Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as being not appropriate to be in the line of succession, to be our head of state."View Story →
"In light of recent events concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, I am writing to confirm that my government would agree to any proposal to remove him from the line of royal succession."View Story →
""I agree with His Majesty that the law must now take its full course and there must be a full, fair and proper investigation.""View Story →
"In light of recent events concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, I am writing to confirm that my government would agree to any proposal to remove him from the line of royal succession."View Story →
"I must say, from someone who had such an esteemed position and was in a position really of absolute privilege, and to see this decline and fall is extraordinary."View Story →
"In light of recent events concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, I am writing to confirm that my government would agree to any proposal to remove him from the line of royal succession."View Story →
"I must say, from someone who had such an esteemed position and was in a position really of absolute privilege, and to see this decline and fall is extraordinary."View Story →
"I agree with him."View Story →
"Australia likes being first, and we have made sure that everyone knows what our position is, and we’ll be writing today to the other realm countries as well, informing them of our position."View Story →
"I agree with His Majesty that the law must now take its full course and there must be a full, fair and proper investigation."View Story →
"turn the heat down"View Story →
"Toto on alert but all good."View Story →
"I think it's just a reminder, take every opportunity to tell people, turn the heat down for goodness sake."View Story →
"I think it's just a reminder to take every opportunity to tell people turn the heat down, for goodness sake, we can't take these things for granted, just turn it down."View Story →
"I think it’s just a reminder, take every opportunity to tell people, turn the heat down for goodness’ sake."View Story →
"I think it's just a reminder to take every opportunity to tell people, 'Turn the heat down.'"View Story →
"If you insist on proceeding with the performance, then the prime minister's residence will be reduced to a blood-soaked ruin."View Story →
"I think it's just a reminder, take every opportunity to tell people, turn the heat down for goodness sake."View Story →
"I think it’s just a reminder, take every opportunity to tell people, turn the heat down for goodness sake."View Story →
"I think it’s just a reminder, take every opportunity to tell people, turn the heat down for goodness sake."View Story →
"There was no ongoing threat to the community."View Story →
"I think it's just a reminder to take every opportunity to tell people turn the heat down, for goodness sake, we can't take these things for granted."View Story →
"I know Mr Moriarty very well, and I have been impressed by the dignified way in which he handles himself."View Story →
"I apologise unequivocally for the comments."View Story →
"I apologize for my comments regarding Kylie Minogue."View Story →
"I apologise unequivocally for the comments"View Story →
"The outage was deeply concerning."View Story →
"I want to see the possibility of Iran getting a nuclear weapon removed once and for all."View Story →
"Australia and Canada are middle powers in a world that is changing. We cannot change it back, but we can back ourselves, back our citizens, and back each other."View Story →
"Australia and Canada must seek and create new ways to stand with – and for – each other."View Story →
"I am excited to expand co-operation with India on sport, which not only brings joy to Australians but boosts trade, tourism and investment."View Story →
"The world wants to see a de-escalation and wants to see Iran cease to spread the destinations of its attacks."View Story →
"The world wants to see a de-escalation and wants to see Iran cease to spread the destinations of its attacks."View Story →
"He starred in so many beloved Australian stories and he earned a special place in Australian hearts."View Story →
"Three Australian defence personnel were on board a U.S. submarine that sank an Iranian warship with a torpedo in the Indian Ocean, but stressed that they did not take part in the attack."View Story →
"Military assets had been deployed to the Middle East as a contingency plan."View Story →
"But we say to them, if you want our help, help is here, and we will provide that."View Story →
"Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began."View Story →
"Australians have been moved by the plight of these brave women."View Story →
"Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began."View Story →
"Overwhelmingly the reception was incredibly positive."View Story →
"That's why whether it's Greeks coming here and creating feta, or Italians coming and doing parmesan or people from Eastern Europe doing kransky sausages - it's a connection with Europe."View Story →
"The longer this war goes on, the greater the impact will be. But we continue to act to prepare and shield Australians from the worst of it."View Story →
"We have been concentrating on supply, supply, supply."View Story →
"Australia is not an active participant in this war. But all Australians are paying higher prices because of it."View Story →
"The months ahead may not be easy."View Story →
"You should go about your business and your life, as normal."View Story →
"Australia is not an active participant in this war. But all Australians are paying higher prices because of it."View Story →
"[It] is very important that there not be political engagement."View Story →
"Australia and Japan have never been closer."View Story →
"We should give thanks every day for the men and women who wear our uniform, who are prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our nation, to keep our Australian way of life going forward."View Story →
"This is a difficult time for the Australian Defense Force."View Story →
"AUKUS remains 'full steam ahead' after Trump call."View Story →
"We’re already seeing a substantial impact of a war which is on the other side of the world, but is having an impact on Australians here."View Story →
"We must do everything we can to make sure the antisemitic terrorist attack in Bondi doesn't happen again."View Story →
""Lily Hooper had so much more to offer the world. Her passing, I have no doubt, will be felt very deeply.""View Story →
"From July, we will have the first ever female chief of army in the Australian Army’s 125-year history."View Story →
"From July, we will have the first ever female chief of army in the Australian Army’s 125-year history."View Story →
"From July, we will have the first ever female chief of army in the Australian Army’s 125-year history."View Story →
"Australia's capital to join gun buyback in response to Bondi Beach attack."View Story →
"Writers and musicians would be able to choose if and how their work was used in the training of AI."View Story →
"The reality is the economic shocks caused by this war will be with us for months."View Story →
"We want to make sure all Australians benefit from AI. Our National AI Plan is all about capturing the economic opportunities of this transformative technology while protecting Australians from the risks."View Story →
"The report showed 'no urgent changes' were required but that governments 'could always do better'."View Story →
"Our hearts are broken that the case of the little girl missing in Alice Springs has had such a tragic ending."View Story →
"I certainly hope that that occurs and would continue to engage constructively with state and territory governments to say that this is reform which is necessary."View Story →
"This is as the government envisaged - that the first task of the Royal Commission, the priority, was to look at the security elements of these issues."View Story →
"This is as the government envisaged, that the first task of the Royal Commission, the priority, was to look at the security elements of these issues."View Story →
"I certainly hope that that occurs and would continue to engage constructively with state and territory governments to say that this is reform which is necessary."View Story →
"I have said on multiple occasions governments could always do better, always do better. Social cohesion is important."View Story →
"the report showed 'no urgent changes' were required but that governments 'could always do better'."View Story →
"This is as the government envisaged – that the first task of the Royal Commission, the priority, was to look at the security elements of these issues."View Story →
"the report showed 'no urgent changes' were required but that governments 'could always do better.'"View Story →
"I understand people’s anger and frustration but urged the community to come together."View Story →
"These are people who’ve made what is a horrific choice to join a dangerous terrorist organisation and to place their children in an extraordinary situation."View Story →
"These are people who’ve made what is a horrific choice to join a dangerous terrorist organisation and to place their children in an extraordinary situation."View Story →
"It's not about giving government control."View Story →
"It's about giving people back control over what they receive on their devices."View Story →
"Australia's extreme concern about this incident"View Story →
"A rogue OpenAI agent has hacked an Australian government website."View Story →
"If you make your bed, you have to lie in it."View Story →
"I'd had a 'frank' discussion with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about the breach."View Story →
"The breach is obviously unacceptable and OpenAI took way too long to inform Australian officials."View Story →
"criticised OpenAI for notifying the Australian government through a generic email address rather than making direct contact with officials."View Story →
"That's what Australian governments do for our citizens. And we'll continue to engage directly with the family."View Story →
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