Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reaffirmed his commitment to working with Quad nations to realise a “free and open” Indo-Pacific region. Albanese met U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in Tokyo ahead of the state funeral for the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. “We live in uncertain times. There is strategic competition; it’s something that…
Australian PM Meets US Vice President in Tokyo, Affirms Commitment a ‘Free and Open’ Indo-Pacific
September 28, 2022
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Federal Corruption Watchdog Will Have Power to Hold Public Hearings, Aussie PM Says
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled the national anti-corruption commission (ACCC) amid warnings from the opposition that sweeping powers could result in a “show trial.” Having cleared the bill at the party caucus on Tuesday, the Labor government will pour in $262 million (US$170 million) over four years to establish and operate the Commission,…
Australian Government to Announce New Cybersecurity Protections Following Optus Data Breach
The Australian government will introduce new measures to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity following a massive cyberattack on phone and internet provider Optus. The data breach, which Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as a “huge wake-up call,” exposed the personal information of up to 9.8 million Australians, including details such as driver’s licence and passport numbers….
‘Quiet Dignity’: Australian Leaders Praise the Queen’s Legacy During Memorial
September 22, 2022
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Australian politicians gathered at Parliament House’s Great Hall to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy during a National Memorial Service in Canberra on Thursday. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, opposition leader Peter Dutton as well as federal MPs, premiers, and other guests attended the service commencing with a minute of silence. Albanese praised the Queen as a…
60 Percent of Australians Want Australia to Stay as Monarch, Poll Shows
Support for the monarchy in Australia has risen over the last decade, with up to 60 percent of Australians stating that the country should remain as a monarchy, a recent Roy Morgan poll shows. The result came after the death of Queen Elizabeth II reignited the debate about whether Australia should become a republic with…
60 Percent of Australians Want Australia to Stay as Monarchy, Poll Shows
Support for the monarchy in Australia has risen over the last decade, with up to 60 percent of Australians stating that the country should remain as a monarchy, a recent Roy Morgan poll shows. The result came after the death of Queen Elizabeth II reignited the debate about whether Australia should become a republic with…
60 Percent of Australians Want to Stay Connected to the Monarchy, Poll Shows
Support for the monarchy in Australia has risen over the last decade, with up to 60 percent of Australians stating that the country should remain as a monarchy, a recent Roy Morgan poll shows. The result came after the death of Queen Elizabeth II reignited the debate about whether Australia should become a republic with…
Australian PM Honours Queen, Meets King, British PM
Queen Elizabeth II has been lauded for transcending barriers while maintaining a special bond with Australia, in a touching tribute by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The late monarch was a unifying force throughout her 70-year reign, the prime minister said in an address at an Australia House Commemorative Luncheon in London on Saturday (AEST)….
Australian Government to Extend COVID-19 Pandemic Leave Payments Indefinitely
The Australian government has confirmed that it will indefinitely extend pandemic leave payments for workers contracting COVID-19. This means infected people who have to take leave from work can apply for support payments as long as they are under mandatory isolation in all states and territories. The Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment scheme was introduced by…
Australian Government’s Short Notice on Public Holiday to Commemorate the Queen Raises Issues
Australian business and healthcare sectors are worried about their ability to manage the upcoming Sept. 22 public holiday to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II after the government’s announcement came on short notice. Following the holiday confirmation, medical staff and patients have raised concerns that elective surgery and GP appointments could be cancelled or postponed. The Australian…
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