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X-WR-CALNAME:Anthony Albanese — public schedule
X-WR-CALDESC:Public schedule of Anthony Albanese (Prime Minister of Australia)\, via World Leaders Daily
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UID:au-pm-20260827-0@worldleaders.website
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
SUMMARY:Bush Summit Q&A
DESCRIPTION:BEN ENGLISH\, HOST: Look\, you're one of the OGs and so thanks for coming. You've been to every single Bush Summit\, and it means a lot to us. But I think off the top we really do need to go further afield. There's obviously an unfolding calamity in Nepal. What can you tell us?\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/bush-summit-qa-0
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/bush-summit-qa-0
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UID:au-pm-20260826-0@worldleaders.website
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
SUMMARY:Press conference - Sydney
DESCRIPTION:ANTHONY ALBANESE\, PRIME MINISTER: Thanks very much for joining us. Today's National Cabinet has met to discuss some of the big issues which face our nation. We've had a positive and constructive meeting\, and we've agreed the following\, which is all included in the communiqué that has been distributed or will be distributed.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/press-conference-sydney-39
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/press-conference-sydney-39
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UID:au-pm-20260826-1@worldleaders.website
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
SUMMARY:Meeting of National Cabinet
DESCRIPTION:National Cabinet met in Sydney today to discuss a range of priorities affecting Australians\, including Australia’s new artificial intelligence laws\, progressing policies to end gender-based violence\, firearm reform following the horrific antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi\, avian flu transferring to mammals\, and fuel security in light of the ongoing serious conflict in the Middle East.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/meeting-national-cabinet-26-august-26
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/meeting-national-cabinet-26-august-26
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UID:au-pm-20260825-0@worldleaders.website
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826
SUMMARY:Address to the Business Council of Australia
DESCRIPTION:Thank you so much\, Geoff\, and thank you\, Bran as well for what I thought was a really constructive\, thoughtful opening to this evening’s events. I begin by also acknowledging the traditional owners and I thank Yvonne Weldon for the welcome to country. I want to thank everyone here for hosting us for what is my fifth address to the BCA and to acknowledge all of my state and federal parliamentary colleagues who are here this evening\, in particular all my ministerial colleagues\, but also the members of the diplomatic corps\, senior public servants\, but members of the BCA as well.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/address-business-council-australia
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/address-business-council-australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826
SUMMARY:Radio interview - ABC Perth
DESCRIPTION:MARK GIBSON\, HOST: Prime Minister\, welcome. Welcome back to the ABC Breakfast studio.ANTHONY ALBANESE\, PRIME MINISTER: Wonderful to be here in Perth. It's a lot warmer than Canberra\, having listened to that weather report there.GIBSON: No change to the 75-cent floor\, no change to WA’s share.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/radio-interview-abc-perth-12
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/radio-interview-abc-perth-12
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826
SUMMARY:Opening remarks - Ministry meeting
DESCRIPTION:ANTHONY ALBANESE\, PRIME MINISTER: Well\, thanks everyone for joining us. This is the seventh Cabinet meeting that we have had in Western Australia\, not just in Perth\, of course\, but one of those was held in Port Hedland. It's my 45th visit to Western Australia as Prime Minister\, something I have exceeded the commitment that I made prior to the 2022 election.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/opening-remarks-ministry-meeting-25-august-2026
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/opening-remarks-ministry-meeting-25-august-2026
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UID:au-pm-20260825-3@worldleaders.website
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826
SUMMARY:Blue poles heads west
DESCRIPTION:One of the national collection’s most iconic and cherished paintings\, Blue poles\, will travel across the country thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program.The work\, which has never been seen in Western Australia\, will go on display at the Art Gallery of Western Australia in Perth from April to September 2027. Valued in 2023 at $500 million\, Blue poles by American Abstract Expressionist artist\, Jackson Pollock was purchased by the Australian Government in 1973.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/blue-poles-heads-west
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/blue-poles-heads-west
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UID:au-pm-20260824-0@worldleaders.website
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260825
SUMMARY:Press conference - Henderson\, WA
DESCRIPTION:ANTHONY ALBANESE\, PRIME MINISTER: It's fantastic to be back in Western Australia for my 45th visit as Prime Minister. And we're regularly here because WA is the engine room of the Australian economy\, and importantly as well is playing such an absolutely critical role in AUKUS. I had a long conversation with President Trump just a week ago where I spoke about the work that's happening here in Western Australia and spoke about how AUKUS is\, in both of our work\, full steam ahead. So important.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/press-conference-henderson-wa
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/press-conference-henderson-wa
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260825
SUMMARY:Albanese and Cook Governments select site of the Henderson Defence Precinct
DESCRIPTION:The Albanese and Cook Governments are today announcing the selection of the site for the new Defence Precinct at Henderson – supporting thousands of well‑paid\, highly skilled jobs\, and delivering continuous naval shipbuilding and sustainment in Western Australia for generations to come.The site layout includes the preferred location for the Government’s naval shipbuilding and sustainment activities\, and for the sustainment of Australia’s future conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines\, representing an important milestone in the delivery of AUKUS.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/albanese-and-cook-governments-select-site-henderson-defence-precinct
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/albanese-and-cook-governments-select-site-henderson-defence-precinct
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UID:au-pm-20260822-0@worldleaders.website
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
SUMMARY:National partnership delivers ACT firearms buyback & stronger community protections
DESCRIPTION:The Albanese Government and Barr Government have reached an agreement to deliver a Gun Buyback Scheme in the ACT following a similar agreement with NSW.Following the deadly antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach last year\, National Cabinet stood in solidarity and agreed to action to eradicate antisemitism and to strengthen gun laws across the nation. Greater consistency between jurisdictions is important to ensure firearms reforms designed to strengthen community safety and reduce the number of high-risk firearms are effective.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/national-partnership-delivers-act-firearms-buyback-stronger-community-protections
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/national-partnership-delivers-act-firearms-buyback-stronger-community-protections
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UID:au-pm-20260820-0@worldleaders.website
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
SUMMARY:Television interview - ABC 7:30
DESCRIPTION:SARAH FERGUSON\, HOST: Prime Minister\, welcome back.ANTHONY ALBANESE\, PRIME MINISTER: Good evening\, Sarah.FERGUSON: Today\, you called the decision by the Israeli Defence Force not to conduct a criminal investigation into the killing of Zomi Frankcom outrageous. Is it a coverup?PRIME MINISTER: It clearly is an outrage\, and there's a need for a far more transparent and clear explanation from the Israeli government other than what we've received.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/television-interview-abc-730-22
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/television-interview-abc-730-22
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UID:au-pm-20260819-0@worldleaders.website
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820
SUMMARY:Joint media statement - Parliament House\, Canberra
DESCRIPTION:ANTHONY ALBANESE\, PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA: Thank you so much. I am absolutely delighted to welcome Prime Minister Anutin to Australia for his first visit as Prime Minister. Since establishing relations nearly 75 years ago\, we will celebrate that next year\, Australia and Thailand have built deep connections based on friendship and goodwill. In those years\, we've worked together across trade\, law enforcement\, education\, agriculture\, innovation\, and energy. That relationship and our continued engagement has paid dividends for both of our people.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/joint-media-statement-parliament-house-canberra-19-aug-2026
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/joint-media-statement-parliament-house-canberra-19-aug-2026
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820
SUMMARY:Building closer ties with Thailand
DESCRIPTION:Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand\, HE Mr Anutin Charnvirakul\, met in Canberra today and agreed to stronger cooperation between the two countries across trade\, law enforcement\, defence and innovation.Thailand is a trusted regional partner and friend. The strength of our longstanding relationship reflects the connections between our people – the businesses\, tourists\, students and families that link our countries every day.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/building-closer-ties-thailand
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/building-closer-ties-thailand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820
SUMMARY:Joint statement on deepening economic engagement between Australia and Thailand
DESCRIPTION:The Prime Minister of Australia\, the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP\, and the Prime Minister of Thailand\, His Excellency Mr Anutin Charnvirakul\, reaffirmed their commitment to deepen economic engagement\, pursuant to our Australia-Thailand Strategic Partnership.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/joint-statement-economic-engagement-between-australia-and-thailand
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/joint-statement-economic-engagement-between-australia-and-thailand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820
SUMMARY:Joint statement on transnational crime between Australia and Thailand
DESCRIPTION:The Prime Minister of Australia\, the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP\, and the Prime Minister of Thailand\, His Excellency Mr Anutin Charnvirakul\, reaffirmed the longstanding and close ties between Australia and Thailand as reflected in the Australia-Thailand Strategic Partnership.Leaders reiterated their shared commitment to a peaceful\, stable\, and prosperous Indo-Pacific and agreed to deepen cooperation to address the evolving threat of transnational crime.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/joint-statement-transnational-crime-between-australia-and-thailand
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/joint-statement-transnational-crime-between-australia-and-thailand
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UID:au-pm-20260818-0@worldleaders.website
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260819
SUMMARY:National Farmers' Federation industry celebration
DESCRIPTION:I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and I pay my respects to their elders past\, present and emerging.I also want to acknowledge today the fact that it is Vietnam Veterans’ Day\, a really important day in our calendar.And I acknowledge the presence and pay my respects to all of the veterans who might be with us here this evening.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/national-farmers-federation-industry-celebration
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/national-farmers-federation-industry-celebration
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UID:au-pm-20260816-0@worldleaders.website
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
SUMMARY:Ferragosto Festival
DESCRIPTION:Buongiorno and happy Ferragosto.This is a fantastic celebration.Of course\, today I want to pay tribute and begin by thanking as well the faith leaders\, including His Grace\, Bishop Umbers\, for the procession.Because today is\, of course\, in acknowledgement of the feast\, celebrating the Assumption into Ascension into Heaven of the Virgin Mary.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/ferragosto-festival
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/ferragosto-festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
SUMMARY:Press conference - Sydney
DESCRIPTION:ANTHONY ALBANESE\, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. Can I begin by passing on the thoughts of the Australian government to our close friends and partners in Indonesia\, and all those who've been affected by the very significant earthquake that struck there yesterday morning. I extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives. Australian officials in Indonesia continue to make inquiries with Indonesian authorities to determine whether any Australians have been impacted.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/press-conference-sydney-38
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/press-conference-sydney-38
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
SUMMARY:NSW first to get national gun buyback underway
DESCRIPTION:The Albanese Government and Minns Government have reached an agreement to deliver a NSW Gun Buyback Scheme to reduce the number of firearms and make communities safer.New South Wales will be the first state to commence the Commonwealth Government’s National Gun Buyback Scheme\, with both governments agreeing to share the costs of the buyback 50:50.Following the deadly antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on 14 December 2025\, National Cabinet stood in solidarity and agreed to action to eradicate antisemitism and to strengthen gun laws across the nation.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/nsw-first-get-national-gun-buyback-underway
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/nsw-first-get-national-gun-buyback-underway
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UID:au-pm-20260815-0@worldleaders.website
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
SUMMARY:Visit to Australia by the Prime Minister of Thailand
DESCRIPTION:Prime Minister Albanese will welcome the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand\, HE Mr Anutin Charnvirakul\, to Australia from 17 to 20 August 2026.Australia and Thailand share substantial trade and investment links. Thailand is Australia’s fourth largest trading partner in Southeast Asia and our 11th largest trading partner overall.The Prime Ministers will meet in Canberra on Wednesday 19 August to discuss deepening economic cooperation under the Australia-Thailand Strategic Partnership.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/visit-australia-prime-minister-thailand
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/visit-australia-prime-minister-thailand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
SUMMARY:Joint statement - Five years since the fall of Kabul
DESCRIPTION:Five years on from the fall of Kabul our thoughts are with the people of Afghanistan\, who continue to face violent repression at the hands of the Taliban\, as well the Afghan community in Australia and around the world.We acknowledge the brave contribution and sacrifices made by more than 39\,000 Australian Defence Force and civilian personnel who conducted or supported operations in Afghanistan over 20 years.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/joint-statement-five-years-fall-kabul
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/joint-statement-five-years-fall-kabul
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UID:au-pm-20260814-0@worldleaders.website
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
SUMMARY:Press conference - Castle Hill\, Sydney
DESCRIPTION:ANTHONY ALBANESE\, PRIME MINISTER: It's great to be here in Castle Hill with Minister for Energy and Climate Change Chris Bowen\, with a fellow who's known to everyone\, Ian Thorpe\, a legendary Australian and a brand ambassador for Fox\, who are a battery company\, with Dave McElrea from the Smart Energy Council\, and our host Kunal Kapoor from RKS Energy Solutions.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/press-conference-castle-hill-sydney
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/press-conference-castle-hill-sydney
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
SUMMARY:Television interview - News24
DESCRIPTION:KIERAN GILBERT\, HOST: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese\, thanks for your time.ANTHONY ALBANESE\, PRIME MINISTER: Good to be with you.GILBERT: Congratulations. It's quite a milestone. You've passed Paul Keating now\, and you're the fourth longest-serving Labor Prime Minister in this nation's history. How do you reflect on that milestone?\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/television-interview-news24
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/television-interview-news24
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
SUMMARY:Half a million cheaper home batteries bringing down bills for Australian homes and businesses
DESCRIPTION:More than 500\,000 Cheaper Home Batteries have now been installed under the Albanese Labor Government’s program – helping households and businesses store cheap solar\, cut power bills and take pressure off the grid.Australia already has the highest uptake of rooftop solar in the world\, with more than one in three Australian households having solar on their roof.The Cheaper Home Batteries Program is helping households get more out of that investment\, by making it cheaper to install a battery and use more of the energy they generate at home.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/half-million-cheaper-home-batteries-bringing-down-bills-australian-homes-and-businesses
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/half-million-cheaper-home-batteries-bringing-down-bills-australian-homes-and-businesses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
SUMMARY:Press conference - Parliament House\, Canberra
DESCRIPTION:ANTHONY ALBANESE\, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. Late last night\, I had a very productive\, constructive and lengthy and substantial phone call with President Trump of the United States. The President and I exchanged views on a number of global and regional issues\, including the conflict in the Middle East and recent developments in the Pacific.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/press-conference-parliament-house-canberra-54
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/press-conference-parliament-house-canberra-54
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814
SUMMARY:Press conference - Tomago
DESCRIPTION:MERYL SWANSON\, FEDERAL MEMBER FOR PATERSON: Good morning\, everyone. It is a bright\, sunny day here in Tomago\, but it is a great day for Australia. And I just want to firstly thank the workers and their families here at Tomago Aluminium\, who have been resilient and patient with both their Federal and State Governments. And I particularly want to thank the unions\, the AWU\, the AMWU\, and the ETU\, who have worked on site to get a great result today too. But my first thanks goes to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/press-conference-tomago-130826
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/press-conference-tomago-130826
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814
SUMMARY:Passing of former Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China\, H. E. Mr Zhu Rongji
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the Government and the people of Australia\, I extend my sincere condolences on the passing of former Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China\, H. E. Mr Zhu Rongji.Mr Zhu oversaw milestone achievements in the development of China’s modern market economy\, including accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001\, which unlocked prosperity for so many Chinese people.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/passing-former-premier-state-council-peoples-republic-china-h-e-mr-zhu-rongji
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/passing-former-premier-state-council-peoples-republic-china-h-e-mr-zhu-rongji
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814
SUMMARY:Securing Tomago Aluminium smelter
DESCRIPTION:Well\, it is fantastic to be back here at Tomago. I stood here on not quite this sunny a day\, it must be said\, for those of you who remember that amazing thunderclap that occurred\, and it rained torrentially that day. But it was also a bright day. It was a bright day because we promised that our government had your back.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/securing-tomago-aluminium-smelter
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/securing-tomago-aluminium-smelter
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814
SUMMARY:$2.5 billion investment in the Hunter’s future
DESCRIPTION:More than 1\,000 Hunter jobs are secure\, after the Albanese and the Minns Labor Governments have jointly contributed $2.5 billion to secure the future of aluminium smelting in the region.The joint investment will deliver a long-term renewable energy solution for the Tomago Aluminium smelter that supports commercially sustainable operations beyond 2028 and accelerates decarbonisation of more than 10 per cent of NSW’s electricity grid\, supporting and securing the future of one of the state’s most important industrial assets.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/2-5-billion-investment-hunters-future
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/2-5-billion-investment-hunters-future
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812
SUMMARY:Joint media statement - Parliament House\, Canberra
DESCRIPTION:ANTHONY ALBANESE\, PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA: It is my great pleasure to welcome the General Secretary and State President of Vietnam\, Tô Lâm\, in what is his first official visit to Australia. Australia and Vietnam are close friends and trusted strategic partners. Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing economies in our region. Its success creates opportunities for both of our countries\, and our trade relationship is stronger than ever.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/joint-media-statement-parliament-house-canberra
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/joint-media-statement-parliament-house-canberra
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812
SUMMARY:Strengthening defence and security ties with Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:Australia and Vietnam have agreed to bolster defence and security cooperation to support our shared commitment to a peaceful\, stable and prosperous region.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam\, His Excellency Mr To Lam issued the Joint Statement on Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Australia and Vietnam\, reinforcing cooperation on shared priorities including defence and security.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/strengthening-defence-and-security-ties-vietnam
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/strengthening-defence-and-security-ties-vietnam
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812
SUMMARY:Deepening Australia and Vietnam's economic partnership
DESCRIPTION:Australia and Vietnam have agreed to strengthen cooperation across education\, trade and innovation\, to enhance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam\, His Excellency Mr To Lam issued a Joint Statement on Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Australia and Vietnam on priorities including economic engagement\, climate\, energy and science.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/deepening-australia-and-vietnams-economic-partnership
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/deepening-australia-and-vietnams-economic-partnership
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812
SUMMARY:Opening remarks\, Parliament House
DESCRIPTION:TÔ LÂM\, GENERAL SECRETARY AND PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM: The Honourable Prime Minister Anthony Albanese\, I am much delighted to return to the beautiful country of Australia on this state visit. I'd like to extend my sincere thanks to the leaders and people of Australia and you personally for the warm welcome extended to me and the high-level delegation of Vietnam.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/opening-remarks-parliament-house-11-aug-26
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/opening-remarks-parliament-house-11-aug-26
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812
SUMMARY:Joint statement on the enhancement of science\, technology and innovation connectivity between Australia and Viet Nam
DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of the visit to Australia by His Excellency To Lam\,\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/joint-statement-enhancement-science-technology-and-innovation-connectivity-between-australia
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/joint-statement-enhancement-science-technology-and-innovation-connectivity-between-australia
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UID:au-pm-20260811-5@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260827T045044Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812
SUMMARY:Joint statement on economic resilience cooperation between Viet Nam and Australia
DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of the visit to Australia by His Excellency To Lam\, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and State President of Viet Nam\, the Leaders of Viet Nam and Australia agreed and committed to deepening cooperation on economic resilience\, pursuant to our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.Leaders affirmed that economic resilience is foundational to national security and prosperity. It is a key pillar of our shared vision for a peaceful\, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific\, where sovereignty is respected.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/joint-statement-economic-resilience-cooperation-between-viet-nam-and-australia
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/joint-statement-economic-resilience-cooperation-between-viet-nam-and-australia
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UID:au-pm-20260811-6@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260827T045044Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812
SUMMARY:Joint statement on deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Viet Nam and Australia
DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of his visit to Australia\, His Excellency To Lam\, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and State President of Viet Nam\, met the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP\, the Prime Minister of Australia in Canberra\, on the traditional land of the Ngunnawal peoples.Leaders reaffirmed the strength of the Viet Nam-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) built on mutual strategic trust and understanding over more than 50 years.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/joint-statement-deepening-comprehensive-strategic-partnership-between-viet-nam-and-australia
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/joint-statement-deepening-comprehensive-strategic-partnership-between-viet-nam-and-australia
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UID:au-pm-20260810-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260827T045044Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811
SUMMARY:Statement on the appointment of the ACTU Secretary
DESCRIPTION:I congratulate Melissa Donnelly on her appointment to the position of Secretary-elect of the Australian Council of Trade Unions. Melissa will assume the Secretary role at the end of August after seven successful years leading and growing the Community and Public Sector Union.Melissa will step into the role replacing the outgoing Sally McManus\, who leaves the job with the gratitude and well-wishes of the entire Australian labour movement.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/statement-appointment-actu-secretary
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/statement-appointment-actu-secretary
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UID:au-pm-20260810-1@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260827T045044Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811
SUMMARY:Address to Caucus
DESCRIPTION:ANTHONY ALBANESE\, PRIME MINISTER: I hope everyone got a few days off. I got a few days off in beautiful Tasmania last week. So\, thank you to Caucus members and Ministers for leaving me alone for a few days. It was good to have a break and to celebrate Jodie's first birthday with us as a married couple as well.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/address-caucus-1
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/address-caucus-1
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UID:au-pm-20260810-2@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260827T045044Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811
SUMMARY:Vietjet next to land at Western Sydney International Airport
DESCRIPTION:Direct flights from Western Sydney to South East Asia are on the way\, with Vietjet signing on to fly from the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI).Taking off in January 2027\, Vietjet will operate twice weekly to Ho Chi Minh City\, increasing to three times weekly in March. The new services will be operated by Vietjet’s A330 fleet\, with each plane carrying up to 377 passengers.From November 2027\, Vietjet Thailand plans to start fourweekly services from Badgerys Creek to Bangkok. The new services are subject to regulatory approvals.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/vietjet-next-land-western-sydney-international-airport
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/vietjet-next-land-western-sydney-international-airport
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UID:au-pm-20260808-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260827T045044Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
SUMMARY:Asian Business Association of Whitehorse Victorian Business Excellence Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and I pay my respects to their elders past\, present and emerging.To your association’s president\, Ms Bihong Wang\, to the many state and federal parliamentarians and other elected and consular representatives here tonight\, including Gabriel Ng and Carina Garland\, and to the award judges\, sponsors\, finalists and winners\, thank you so much for that warm welcome.Last year I was able to attend your Box Hill Chinese Lunar New Year Festival and was struck by your amazing community spirit.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/asian-business-association-whitehorse-victorian-business-excellence-awards-gala
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/asian-business-association-whitehorse-victorian-business-excellence-awards-gala
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UID:au-pm-20260806-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260827T045044Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
SUMMARY:Appointment of Secretary of the Department of Industry\, Science and Resources
DESCRIPTION:I am pleased to announce the Governor-General has appointed Mr Simon Draper PSM as Secretary of the Department of Industry\, Science and Resources.Mr Draper brings extensive public sector experience to the role\, currently serving as Secretary of the New South Wales Premier’s Department.Prior to this\, Mr Draper held senior leadership positions including CEO of the NSW Reconstruction Authority\, CEO of Infrastructure NSW\, and Secretary of the NSW Department of Industry. He also has experience working across the infrastructure\, utility and energy sectors.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/appointment-secretary-department-industry-science-and-resources
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/appointment-secretary-department-industry-science-and-resources
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UID:au-pm-20260806-1@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260827T045044Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
SUMMARY:Visit to Australia by the General Secretary and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will welcome the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam\, His Excellency\, Mr To Lam\, on his visit to Australia from 9 to 12 August 2026.The leaders will meet for the first time in Canberra on Tuesday 11 August 2026 to discuss opportunities to deepen cooperation.Australia and Vietnam are close regional partners with a longstanding friendship.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/visit-australia-general-secretary-and-president-socialist-republic-vietnam
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/visit-australia-general-secretary-and-president-socialist-republic-vietnam
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UID:au-pm-20260731-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260827T045044Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
SUMMARY:Leave arrangements
DESCRIPTION:The Prime Minister will be on leave from Friday 31 July until Thursday 6 August 2026. During this time\, the Deputy Prime Minister will be Acting Prime Minister.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/leave-arrangements-31-july-2026
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/leave-arrangements-31-july-2026
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UID:au-pm-20260730-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260827T045044Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
SUMMARY:Television interview - ABC News Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:EMMA REBELLATO\, HOST: The Prime Minister\, Anthony Albanese\, joins us from Parliament House. Prime Minister\, thanks for joining us.ANTHONY ALBANESE\, PRIME MINISTER: G'day\, Emma. Good to be with you. It's very chilly\, I must say\, here in Canberra this morning.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/television-interview-abc-news-breakfast-41
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/television-interview-abc-news-breakfast-41
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UID:au-pm-20260728-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260827T045044Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
SUMMARY:Press conference - Karratha
DESCRIPTION:MADELEINE KING\, MINISTER FOR RESOURCES: Good morning\, everybody\, and welcome here to the towns of Karratha and Dampier\, up here in the north of Western Australia. It's a true honour and a privilege to be here at the Perdaman Urea Plant today\, with Chairman Vikas Rambal\, and I want to just acknowledge the work you and your whole family to create what is the largest manufacturing project underway in Australia at this moment.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/press-conference-karratha-0
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/press-conference-karratha-0
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UID:au-pm-20260728-1@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260827T045044Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
SUMMARY:First step announced to develop potential new oil refinery for Australia
DESCRIPTION:The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments have announced they will kick off investigations into building a new oil refinery in Western Australia. The project is proposed by Perdaman\, and would help strengthen energy security in Australia.The Prime Minister and Premier travelled to Karratha to announce they will conduct a jointly funded $4 million pre-feasibility study for a new large-scale oil refinery\, which would be built by Perdaman.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/first-step-announced-develop-potential-new-oil-refinery-australia
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/first-step-announced-develop-potential-new-oil-refinery-australia
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UID:au-pm-20260727-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260827T045044Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260728
SUMMARY:Statement on leadership of the ACTU
DESCRIPTION:Working families are in a stronger financial position today than they would otherwise be because of the tireless advocacy and strong leadership of Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil.Sally and Michele secured incredible successes for working people in their eight years together leading Australia’s union movement – the first all-female leadership team in the Australian Council of Trade Unions’ 99-year history.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/statement-leadership-actu
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/statement-leadership-actu
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UID:au-pm-20260726-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260827T045044Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
SUMMARY:Television interview - Insiders
DESCRIPTION:DAVID SPEERS\, HOST: Prime Minister\, thanks for joining us at this Labor conference.ANTHONY ALBANESE\, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning.DAVID SPEERS: So a young Anthony Albanese\, once came along to these conferences with an aim to change minds and change the party platform. Have you heard anything here these last few days that's going to shift your position on anything?\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/television-interview-insiders-1
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/television-interview-insiders-1
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UID:au-pm-20260723-0@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260827T045044Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
SUMMARY:Delivering real change
DESCRIPTION:Thank you\, Mali\, for your warm South Australian welcome\, your leadership of this great state and – at a personal level - your friendship.I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and I pay my respects to their elders past\, present and emerging.State and Territory Labor Leaders.My Federal team\, led by the best Deputy Prime Minister anyone could ask for\, Richard Marles.And led in the Senate by two great South Australians: Penny Wong and Don Farrell.To our new President – another proud South Australian - Kate Ellis.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/delivering-real-change
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/delivering-real-change
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UID:au-pm-20260723-1@worldleaders.website
DTSTAMP:20260827T045044Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
SUMMARY:New Fair Work Court to provide simpler\, fairer and faster workplace justice
DESCRIPTION:The Albanese Labor Government will create a new Fair Work Court to provide simpler\, fairer and faster justice for working Australians.A fair workplace relations system relies on workers and employers being able to resolve disputes quickly and fairly.The current court system for workers and employers can be costly\, complex to navigate\, and slow to respond to the needs of modern workplaces.Currently\, some workers and small businesses are spending more than two years fighting for a resolution that should be simple.\n\nhttps://www.pm.gov.au/media/new-fair-work-court-provide-simpler-fairer-and-faster-workplace-justice
URL:https://www.pm.gov.au/media/new-fair-work-court-provide-simpler-fairer-and-faster-workplace-justice
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