Underlying the grimness inside the government is the realisation that there are few easy policy options to hand.
The Australian prime minister’s use of traditional skills – and free flat whites – brought success in Turkey. But his country’s fossil fuel industry and its culture wars remain a problem
The Prime Minister's office says Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen were sharing a joke when a private conversation was inadvertently recorded at the COP31 summit.
World News
The prime minister made a quip about phones and reproductive health at COP31.
The PM and his energy minister were clearly unaware the microphone was on when they joked about where they keep their mobile phones.
Doctors and nursing groups are urging Anthony Albanese to cancel funding for the Northern Territory's Middle Arm precinct and use the money to pay for a new Royal Darwin Hospital.
A treacherous economic picture has damaged the dynamic between the prime minister and treasurer. But this is also a story of factions and personality clashes in Labor’s top brass.
The PM and his energy minister were clearly unaware the microphone was on when they joked about where they keep their mobile phones.
A treacherous economic picture has damaged the dynamic between the prime minister and treasurer. But this is also a story of factions and personality clashes in Labor’s top brass.
Australia & Pacific
Australian PM boasts of success in renewables but is criticised for not addressing the nation’s huge coal industry
Australia & Pacific
Climate finance and the move away from fossil fuels have dominated discussions on the opening day of the COP31 summit.
Australia & Pacific
Flanked by Greta Thunberg, Rikki Dank says the Australian PM must heed the calls for action on climate change
As cost-of-living pressures fuel frustration in the Australian electorate, the shine is fading on Anthony Albanese's leadership. Will he be able to resurrect the trust he once had?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has put the Pacific at the centre of his COP31 pitch, but Australia's continued expansion of coal and gas is drawing criticism from climate advocates.
Anthony Albanese’s approach to leadership was vested in his belief in himself as the character known as “Albo”, who enjoyed a special relationship with ordinary Australians. Four years into his time as PM, the goodwill has worn off.
The honorary membership given to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conferred full playing rights, putting its value well over the $5 for two years claimed by Mr Albanese, but it was not used.
Australia & Pacific
Phil Coorey and Sumeyya Ilanbey on Labor’s coming reckoning in Victoria, the test for One Nation and what it means for Anthony Albanese and Chris Minns.
Technology
The Albanese government has recommended consulting workers before deciding to adopt AI as part of the country’s first best practice guide for AI in the workplace.