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Anthony Albanese

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Anthony Albanese is the Prime Minister of Australia.

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"This needs to conclude. This is having a devastating impact on the global economy, not least here in Australia."
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"Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest is an 'extraordinary' situation."
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"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."
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"would extend fuel excise relief to another month. This would make petrol and diesel 16c per litre less than normal prices for July."
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"if you make your bed, you lie in it"
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"My government would not help the group return to Australia."
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"his government would not help the group return to Australia."
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"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."
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"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."
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"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."
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""I agree with His Majesty that the law must now take its full course and there must be a full, fair and proper investigation.""
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"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."
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"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."
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"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."
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"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."
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"I agree with him."
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"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."
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"I agree with His Majesty that the law must now take its full course and there must be a full, fair and proper investigation."
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"turn the heat down"
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"Toto on alert but all good."
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"I think it's just a reminder, take every opportunity to tell people, turn the heat down for goodness sake."
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"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."
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"I think it’s just a reminder, take every opportunity to tell people, turn the heat down for goodness’ sake."
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"I think it's just a reminder to take every opportunity to tell people, 'Turn the heat down.'"
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"If you insist on proceeding with the performance, then the prime minister's residence will be reduced to a blood-soaked ruin."
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"I think it's just a reminder, take every opportunity to tell people, turn the heat down for goodness sake."
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"I think it’s just a reminder, take every opportunity to tell people, turn the heat down for goodness sake."
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"I think it’s just a reminder, take every opportunity to tell people, turn the heat down for goodness sake."
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"There was no ongoing threat to the community."
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"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."
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"I know Mr Moriarty very well, and I have been impressed by the dignified way in which he handles himself."
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"I apologise unequivocally for the comments."
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"I apologize for my comments regarding Kylie Minogue."
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"I apologise unequivocally for the comments"
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"The outage was deeply concerning."
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"I want to see the possibility of Iran getting a nuclear weapon removed once and for all."
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"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."
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"Australia and Canada must seek and create new ways to stand with – and for – each other."
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"I am excited to expand co-operation with India on sport, which not only brings joy to Australians but boosts trade, tourism and investment."
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"The world wants to see a de-escalation and wants to see Iran cease to spread the destinations of its attacks."
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"The world wants to see a de-escalation and wants to see Iran cease to spread the destinations of its attacks."
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"He starred in so many beloved Australian stories and he earned a special place in Australian hearts."
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"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."
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"Military assets had been deployed to the Middle East as a contingency plan."
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"But we say to them, if you want our help, help is here, and we will provide that."
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"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."
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"Australians have been moved by the plight of these brave women."
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"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."
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"Overwhelmingly the reception was incredibly positive."
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"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."
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"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."
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"We have been concentrating on supply, supply, supply."
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"Australia is not an active participant in this war. But all Australians are paying higher prices because of it."
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"The months ahead may not be easy."
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"You should go about your business and your life, as normal."
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"Australia is not an active participant in this war. But all Australians are paying higher prices because of it."
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"[It] is very important that there not be political engagement."
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"Australia and Japan have never been closer."
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"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."
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"This is a difficult time for the Australian Defense Force."
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"AUKUS remains 'full steam ahead' after Trump call."
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"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."
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"We must do everything we can to make sure the antisemitic terrorist attack in Bondi doesn't happen again."
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""Lily Hooper had so much more to offer the world. Her passing, I have no doubt, will be felt very deeply.""
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"From July, we will have the first ever female chief of army in the Australian Army’s 125-year history."
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"From July, we will have the first ever female chief of army in the Australian Army’s 125-year history."
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"From July, we will have the first ever female chief of army in the Australian Army’s 125-year history."
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"Australia's capital to join gun buyback in response to Bondi Beach attack."
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"Writers and musicians would be able to choose if and how their work was used in the training of AI."
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"The reality is the economic shocks caused by this war will be with us for months."
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"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."
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"The report showed 'no urgent changes' were required but that governments 'could always do better'."
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"Our hearts are broken that the case of the little girl missing in Alice Springs has had such a tragic ending."
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"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."
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"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."
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"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."
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"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."
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"I have said on multiple occasions governments could always do better, always do better. Social cohesion is important."
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"the report showed 'no urgent changes' were required but that governments 'could always do better'."
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"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."
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"the report showed 'no urgent changes' were required but that governments 'could always do better.'"
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"I understand people’s anger and frustration but urged the community to come together."
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"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."
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"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."
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"It's not about giving government control."
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"It's about giving people back control over what they receive on their devices."
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"Australia's extreme concern about this incident"
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"A rogue OpenAI agent has hacked an Australian government website."
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"If you make your bed, you have to lie in it."
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"I'd had a 'frank' discussion with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about the breach."
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"The breach is obviously unacceptable and OpenAI took way too long to inform Australian officials."
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"criticised OpenAI for notifying the Australian government through a generic email address rather than making direct contact with officials."
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"That's what Australian governments do for our citizens. And we'll continue to engage directly with the family."
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