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Australia announced a nationwide gun buyback program to remove hundreds of thousands of firearms following a deadly mass shooting at a Jewish holiday festival in Sydney, which was linked to Islamic State motivations. The government also declared a national day of reflection to honor the victims.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese married his partner Jodie Haydon in a private ceremony at The Lodge, making him the first sitting Australian PM to marry while in office. The event was intimate, attended by close friends and family, and delayed until after the federal election to avoid political controversy.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for being 'in denial' about the Gaza humanitarian crisis, as Australia prepares to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN, driven by shifting public sentiment and international pressure, despite concerns from opposition and allies.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese became the first sitting PM to get engaged while in office, proposing to financial services professional Jodie Haydon on Valentine's Day after three years of dating. The couple met at an event in Melbourne, and Albanese reportedly put a lot of thought into the proposal, even designing Haydon's engagement ring. They are excited about the engagement but have not yet decided on wedding plans, with the next Australian election set to take place sometime between August 2022 and May 2025.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his engagement to partner Jodie Haydon on Instagram, making him the first Australian PM to get engaged while in office. The couple, together for three years, got engaged on Valentine's Day at the official residence, the Lodge. Albanese, who helped design Haydon's diamond ring, is uncertain if the wedding will happen before Australia's next election, scheduled between August and May next year. Opposition leader Peter Dutton congratulated Albanese, hinting at their differences on Australia's head of state.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese becomes the first leader to get engaged while in office, proposing to his partner Jodie Haydon on Valentine's Day at the official residence. The couple, together for three years, is now planning their wedding, with Albanese also considering the timing in relation to the upcoming election. The news was met with congratulations from friends, family, and even political opponents, with lighthearted remarks made in Parliament.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his engagement to partner Jodie Haydon, making him the first prime minister to get engaged while in office. The couple first met in early 2020 and appeared together during the 2022 federal election campaign, which Albanese won. Haydon has accompanied Albanese on official trips, including his visit to the United States in October.
Radio host Ray Hadley speculates that Anthony Albanese's proposal to Jodie Haydon may be a tactic to divert attention from the drama within the Labor Party, but his colleague Ben Fordham dismisses the theory. Meanwhile, calls for Immigration Minister Andrew Giles to resign have grown following revelations about crimes committed by dangerous detainees released by a High Court ruling. Albanese, who recently split from his ex-wife, met Haydon in early 2020 and proposed to her on Valentine's Day, making him the first Australian leader to get engaged while in office.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hinted at revamping the scheduled Stage Three tax cuts for the wealthy, despite previously pledging to support them, sparking expectations of a U-turn on the controversial plans. In a radio interview, Albanese emphasized support for tax cuts for everyone while focusing on assisting low and middle income earners facing financial challenges. The potential changes have stirred debate and scrutiny, with implications for both the government's promises and the impact on different income brackets.
Rishi Sunak, the British Conservative PM, has formed close alliances with various world leaders. His strongest friendship is with Giorgia Meloni, the leader of Italy's hard-right Brothers of Italy Party. Sunak also enjoys a good relationship with French President Emmanuel Macron, Australian Labor leader Anthony Albanese, and US President Joe Biden. However, his relationships with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are less strong, while he has yet to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sunak's friendship with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been strained due to a diplomatic spat over the Parthenon Marbles.
Australia's government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, is planning to address public discontent over record-high migration by implementing a Migration Strategy aimed at reducing net migration by half within two years. This comes as Albanese faces plummeting approval ratings and prepares for national elections in 2024.
Chinese President Xi Jinping tells Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that China-Australia relations are now "on the right path" during Albanese's visit to China, the first by an Australian leader since 2016. The visit is seen as a trade-focused effort to restore strained relations between the two countries. Xi emphasizes the need for mutual trust and cooperation, urging both countries to build a relationship based on common interests. He criticizes the formation of exclusive cliques and bloc confrontation in the Asia-Pacific region. Albanese expresses interest in stable growth of the Chinese economy and greater understanding through dialogue. The leaders discuss expanding cooperation in areas such as climate change and the green economy.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in an effort to improve strained relations between the two countries. This is the first visit by an Australian leader to China since 2016. Trade, including the removal of Chinese tariffs on Australian goods, is a key focus of the talks. The visit comes after a period of tensions caused by issues such as Australia's call for a Covid-19 origins investigation and economic sanctions imposed by China. Security concerns and differing political systems may complicate finding common ground, but both leaders have expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to become the first Australian leader in seven years to visit China, signaling improved bilateral relations. While trade and security differences between the two countries remain largely unresolved, Albanese's visit is seen as an opportunity for a reset. The visit comes as Australia deepens security ties with the United States through the AUKUS agreement. No significant announcements are expected during the visit, but Australia is hopeful that trade barriers, including crippling tariffs on wine, will be lifted. The Australian government is trying to strike a balance between security concerns and maintaining productive economic ties with China.
Australians voted against a constitutional amendment that would have recognized Indigenous peoples and provided them with an advisory body to Parliament. The defeat was a blow to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who saw the referendum as an opportunity to address Australia's colonial and racist past. The opposition successfully stirred fears over the proposal's consequences, leading to its defeat. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged the role of misinformation and vowed to continue efforts to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians. Referendums in Australia require a "double majority" and the result was out of reach within 90 minutes of the first polls closing. Indigenous people have lived in Australia for thousands of years but have not been recognized with a treaty.