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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Albanese government rejected advice on Tasmanian salmon farming impact before passing pro-industry laws

The Albanese government disregarded environmental warnings and expedited salmon farming legislation in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour, raising concerns for endangered species and World Heritage sites.

Mar 3 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Greens senator criticises Albanese government for 'rushing' to back strikes on Iran – video

Greens senator David Shoebridge criticizes the Albanese government for hastily supporting military strikes on Iran.

Mar 2 • 02:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Fed government evades questions on legality of US-Israeli Iran strikes

The Albanese government of Australia avoids inquiries regarding the legality of joint US-Israeli military strikes on Iran, while notably backing the actions.

Mar 2 • 00:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Francesca Albanese's family sues the Trump government over sanctions imposed by the United States

The family of UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese is suing the Trump government for sanctions that they claim have ruined their lives.

Feb 26 • 19:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Albanese should demand reparations from Israel, say families of Australian soldiers whose graves were bulldozed

Families of Australian soldiers whose graves were damaged by the Israeli Defence Force in Gaza are demanding reparations and accountability from the Albanese government.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: Taylor pleased PM 'safe and well' after evacuation from The Lodge over security threat

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from The Lodge in Canberra due to a security threat, prompting concerns among government officials about escalating political violence.

Feb 24 • 20:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

In 2022, Labor MPs urged compassion for Australian women and children stuck in Syria. Now Albanese has only contempt

The article discusses the Australian government's handling of the repatriation of citizens trapped in Syrian detention camps, highlighting the change in Labor's stance from compassion to contempt under the current leadership.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: High-speed rail could be 'shovel ready' in two years, government says

The Australian government has announced plans to commence construction of the country's first high-speed rail line, which could begin as early as 2028 with additional funding of $229.6 million.

Feb 23 • 20:02 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

PM backs plan to remove Andrew from line of succession, high-speed rail plan unveiled, best hot cross bun named

Australian PM Anthony Albanese supports the UK government in removing Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession while also announcing new funding for a high-speed rail project.

Feb 23 • 19:53 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Australia supports if the British government wants to remove Andrew from the line of succession

The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has expressed support for removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the British line of succession amidst allegations of misconduct.

Feb 23 • 13:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

High-speed rail link between Sydney and Newcastle could be ‘shovel-ready’ in two years, Albanese government says

The Albanese government plans to make high-speed rail between Sydney and Newcastle 'shovel-ready' in two years, with an additional $230 million allocated for planning.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

High-spending premiers appear immune to inflation pressure

Despite rising inflation, state premiers in Australia enjoy high popularity while the federal government faces pressure due to cost-of-living issues.

Feb 21 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Carmakers face possible heavy fines in Australia for failing to meet climate targets

Major auto manufacturers in Australia could face significant financial penalties for not meeting emissions efficiency standards introduced by the Albanese government.

Feb 18 • 09:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Building 1.2 million homes will barely put a dent in Australia’s housing affordability, one expert says. Here’s why

An expert argues that even a massive construction of 1.2 million homes in Australia will not significantly improve housing affordability.

Feb 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'You make your bed, you lie in it': Albanese's warning to ISIS-linked families in Syria

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stated that the government will not assist ISIS-linked families attempting to return from Syria, emphasizing personal responsibility.

Feb 17 • 00:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Australia refuses to repatriate its citizens from the Roj camp in northeastern Syria

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms that the government will not repatriate Australian citizens detained in a Syrian camp housing families of suspected ISIS members.

Feb 17 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

What the Albanese government did on the environment amid the Liberals’ turmoil: threatened species, a new coal project and carbon leakage

The Albanese government released a report reviewing carbon leakage risks associated with Australia's climate policies, suggesting a carbon border adjustment mechanism to address emissions concerns.

Feb 16 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"Full support for Francesca Albanese". The letter from radical-chic artists for the UN rapporteur

A group of artists is expressing full support for Francesca Albanese amid government scrutiny of her statements regarding Palestine.

Feb 16 • 09:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Qld coalmine expansion approved by Albanese government will clear habitat and fuel climate crisis, scientists say

The Australian government has approved the expansion of a coalmine in Queensland, raising concerns among conservationists about its impact on local habitats and climate change.

Feb 13 • 05:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Very Deserved Dismissal of the Teacher

The article discusses the controversy around the Albanese government official facing calls for her resignation due to her involvement with the UN Human Rights Council and questionable associations.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

French Minister and MPs Demand Albanese's Dismissal for Her Statements on Israel

A French government minister and MPs have called for the dismissal of UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese following her controversial remarks regarding Israel.

Feb 11 • 19:31 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

RBA governor refuses to blame Albanese government for rising inflation, as political fight heats up

RBA governor Michele Bullock states that government spending isn't the sole factor contributing to rising inflation, implying her role is not to critique fiscal policy during a parliamentary hearing.

Feb 6 • 05:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Would higher property taxes mean lower house prices?

The Albanese government is exploring potential changes to capital gains tax rules to address housing affordability, raising the possibility of higher property taxes for investors.

Feb 5 • 19:02 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Australian universities to be graded on how well they deal with protests under antisemitism report card

Australian universities will be assessed on their management of protests and antisemitic expressions as part of a new report card system initiated by the Albanese government following a recent terror attack.

Feb 4 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Government to sell historic defence properties

The Albanese government has identified 67 lightly used or vacant defence sites for sale, potentially raising up to $1.8 billion to address capability gaps within the Australian Defence Force.

Feb 4 • 00:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

How will Labor’s Thriving Kids work and who is still eligible for the NDIS?

The Albanese government has introduced the Thriving Kids program to provide early intervention services for children under nine with mild developmental delays and autism, transitioning them away from the NDIS.

Feb 4 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Albanese government to sell off $3bn worth of historic defence sites amid push to free up space for new homes

The Albanese government is planning to sell $3 billion worth of historic defense properties to make way for new housing developments and public spaces following a major audit of government land holdings.

Feb 3 • 23:24 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Coalition chaos has handed Albanese a gift, but he’ll need much more for the testing times ahead

Labor MPs expressed their joy over the Coalition's disarray, likening it to a reality TV breakup, yet challenges remain ahead for Prime Minister Albanese as his government enters a critical phase.

Feb 2 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Stunned Albanese says Coalition ‘playing politics’ as Ley calls hate speech reforms ‘pretty unsalvageable’

Opposition leader Sussan Ley has criticized the Albanese government's proposed hate speech reforms as 'pretty unsalvageable', prompting claims of political maneuvering amid recent calls for legislation against antisemitism.

Jan 15 • 01:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ten Sydney harbours’ worth of threatened species habitat cleared under Albanese government in 2025, report finds

A report by the Australian Conservation Foundation reveals that over 57,000 hectares of threatened species habitat were cleared by the Albanese government in 2025, an increase significantly higher than previous years.

Jan 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Australia should reconsider alliance with ‘fiercely unpredictable’ US, former foreign ministers say

Two former Labor foreign ministers are urging the Albanese government to reassess Australia's alliance with the US due to concerns over unpredictable military interventions under Trump.

Jan 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Quoting religious text could be defence against Australia’s new hate speech laws, draft bill shows

The Albanese government's draft hate speech laws may allow individuals to defend their actions by claiming they were quoting from a religious text.

Jan 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Australia Tightens Hate Speech Laws After Bondi Beach Shooting

The Australian government is set to introduce new hate speech laws in response to a mass shooting at Bondi Beach that resulted in 15 deaths during a Hanukkah celebration, raising concerns about potential impacts on free speech.

Jan 12 • 06:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Sussan Ley won the royal commission argument. For the sake of unity, will she lower the temperature?

Sussan Ley has criticized the Labor government for its response to the Bondi terror attack even after winning a royal commission argument against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Jan 9 • 05:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labor group urges Albanese to rescind invitation to Israeli president Isaac Herzog

A faction within the Labor Party is calling on the Albanese government to withdraw its invitation to Israeli President Isaac Herzog due to protests over the military actions in Gaza.

Jan 7 • 07:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Albanese’s refusal to heed families’ pleas for Bondi inquiry is hard to understand – and easy for opposition to attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's rejection of calls from victims' families for a royal commission into the Bondi massacre raises questions and opens the government to political criticism.

Dec 29 • 14:00 UTC

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