31. Avustralya başbakanı
Bondi attack spurs Australian state to buy back guns
SYDNEY: Australia’s most populous state will start a gun buyback scheme in November, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday, launching a reform promised after last year’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach. A father-and-son duo are accused of opening fire on a Jewish celebration in New South Wales state last December, killing 15 people in one of Australia’s deadliest modern mass shootings. New South Wales authorities pledged a suite of gun control reforms in the wake of the attack, including a buyback scheme. Albanese said the state’s gun buyback would start on Nov 2, offering cash for eligible handguns, shotguns and rifles. “We must do everything we can to make sure the antisemitic terrorist attack in Bondi doesn’t happen again,” he said. “That includes meaningful nationwide gun reform.” New South Wales has already passed laws restricting individuals to owning no more than four guns, with some exemptions for farmers. The buyback scheme will be offered to gun owners who have more weapons than allowed under the new rules. They will be paid as much as $700 depending on the type of gun, with costs split between the federal and state governments. State Premier Chris Minns said hundreds of thousands of guns could be returned. “We want those guns handed in, compensated for and safely destroyed,” he said. “This is a big undertaking, but the principle behind it is simple: fewer dangerous guns in our community means a safer New South Wales.” Australian authorities initially announced a nationwide gun buyback rolled out across all states and territories. Published in Dawn, August 16th, 2026
Avustralya'da Bondi saldırısı sonrası eyalet silah geri alım başlatıyorIsraeli settlers pitch tents for new illegal outpost in occupied West Bank
UN Special Rapporteur Albanese warns that Israel is 'using settlers to advance ethnic cleansing' in the West Bank.
Netanyahu Lübnan'da ilhak sinyali verirken Batı Şeria'da kuşatma sürüyor, ABD'den tepki- Diplomatik16 Ağu
NSW first to get national gun buyback underway
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.
Visit to Australia by the Prime Minister of Thailand
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.
- Diplomatik14 Ağu
Television interview - News24
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?
Press conference - Castle Hill, Sydney
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.
Half a million cheaper home batteries bringing down bills for Australian homes and businesses
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.
Australia news live: Albanese says he argued for tariff exemption in ‘productive and substantial’ call with Trump
Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Albanese says Trump call ‘productive’ and ‘substantial’, Aukus still ‘full steam ahead’ Anthony Albanese is speaking in Canberra, after he held a “productive” and “substantial” call with Donald Trump. He said the pair spoke about a “number of global and regional issues”, including the conflict in the Middle East and recent developments in the Pacific. We agreed it was a project that is and will continue to deliver benefits for the United States, for Australia, and for the United Kingdom. I always put forward Australia’s national interest during these discussions. Continue reading...
Koalisyon, Konut Üretimini Hızlandırmak İçin İnşaat Mevzuatını Sadeleştirme Sözü VerdiPress conference - Tomago
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.
- Diplomatik13 Ağu
$2.5 billion investment in the Hunter’s future
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.
Japonya Başbakanı Takaichi'ye müstehcen imalı şaka! Avustralya Başbakanı'na tepki yağdı
Avustralya Başbakanı Anthony Albanese, Japonya Başbakanı Sanae Takaichi'nin kendisine hediye ettiği kavunla ilgili yaptığı müstehcen imalı şaka nedeniyle muhalefetin tepkisini çekti. Albanese, parlamentoda kendisinden "saygısız davranışı" nedeniyle özür dilemesinin istenmesi üzerine özür dilemekten kaçındı. Albanese, geçen ay Bush Deep adlı podcast programına verdiği röportajda şarkıcı Kylie Minogue hakkında "onunla birlikte olmak isterdim" şeklindeki ifadeleri nedeniyle tepki toplamış ve sözleri için özür dilemişti. Ancak aynı röportaj sırasında Japonya Başbakanı Sanae Takaichi'nin mayıs ayında Avustralya ziyareti sırasında kendisine verdiği hediyeyle ilgili yaptığı ayrı bir şaka, siyasi rakiplerinin tepkisini çekti. Albanese, resmi konutunda podcast sunucusu Nikki Osborne ile yaptığı söyleşi sırasında Takaichi'nin kendisine "garip" bir Japon kraliyet kavunu hediye ettiğini söyledi. ANLATIRKEN YAPTIĞI HAREKET TEPKİ ÇEKTİ Euronews'in haberine göre Japonya'da kaliteli kavunlar lüks ürün olarak kabul ediliyor. Eski Avustralya'nın Japonya Büyükelçisi'nin verdiği bilgilere göre bu kavunların fiyatı 270 Avustralya dolarını (yaklaşık 164 euro) aşabiliyor. Sunucu, Takaichi'nin meyveyi Avustralya gümrüğünden gizlice geçirip geçirmediğini sordu. Albanese ise ellerini kaldırarak, "Birkaç kavun aldım" ifadesini kullandı. Bunun üzerine sunucunun, "Pamela Anderson gibi görünerek geldi" şeklinde yanıt vermesi sosyal medyada tepkilerin daha da artmasına yol açtı. MUHALEFET ÖZÜR İSTEDİ Avustralya'daki muhalefet lideri, Albanese'den "hakaret içeren" şaka nedeniyle özür dilemesini istedi. Albanese'ye salı günü parlamentoda "saygısız davranışı" nedeniyle özür dileyip dilemeyeceği soruldu. Avustralya Başbakanı ise, "Sorudaki iddiayı reddediyorum" yanıtını verdi. Albanese ayrıca Takaichi'nin Avustralya ve kendisi için dost olduğunu vurgulayarak, "Başbakan Takaichi, Avustralya'nın ve benim bir dostumdur" dedi. DIŞİŞLERİ BAKANI WONG DA ALBANESE'İ SAVUNDU Avustralya Dışişleri Bakanı Penny Wong da Albanese'in sözlerinin hakaret amacı taşıdığı yönündeki suçlamaları reddetti. Wong, muhalefete atıfta bulunarak, "Başbakan, bu sözlerin karşı taraftakiler tarafından yorumlandığı şekilde anlaşılmasını amaçlamadığını açıkça ifade etti" dedi. Ebola kontrolden çıkıyor! 2 binden fazla kişi hayatını kaybetti Suriye'de karar verildi! Esad, kardeşi ve kuzeni idama mahkum edildi
Strengthening defence and security ties with Vietnam
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.
Joint media statement - Parliament House, Canberra
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.
Joint statement on deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Viet Nam and Australia
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.
Opening remarks, Parliament House
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.
Deepening Australia and Vietnam's economic partnership
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.
- Diplomatik10 Ağu
Address to Caucus
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.
Trump administration to invest $3 billion in minerals projects to boost US defence supply chains
The US government will invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects as part of a push to increase domestic production and boost national security and industrial policy, US President Donald Trump said on Friday. “We’re reclaiming America’s rightful place as the minerals superpower of the world,” Trump told more than 200 mining executives, educators, investors and fellow politicians at a roundtable at the State Department aimed at supporting the industry, which he said had not received enough attention from Washington in recent years. He announced a slew of investments during his speech, including a $1.4bn conditional loan from the Defence Department’s Office of Strategic Capital for Sila Nanotechnologies, which makes lithium-ion battery parts. The OSC also extended a $400 million conditional loan to scandium miner Sunrise Energy Metals and a $150m conditional loan to magnet developer Niron Magnetics. The US Export-Import Bank will lend $58m to Westwater Resources, Global Advanced Metals and 5E Advanced Materials, which Reuters reported earlier on Friday. “Critical minerals are the raw materials of American strength that power everything from advanced weaponry to automobiles, and we want these essential products to be mined, refined and made right here in the USA,” Trump said. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and National Security Council official David Copley attended the announcement. Weapons stockpiles drive mineral demand The White House needs critical minerals to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted during the Iran conflict and reduce US dependence on Chinese supply chains. Several executives came with gifts for Trump. Tom Albanese, chairman of deep-sea mining firm American Ocean Minerals, gave Trump a gold replica of a nodule that the company hopes to mine from the Pacific seabed. Trump last year said he may bypass the UN-backed International Seabed Authority and issue international seabed mining licenses. Jim Litinsky, CEO of rare earths firm MP Materials, which is financially supported by the Pentagon, gave Trump magnets that had been produced for General Motors in the company’s Texas plant. Other attendees included executives from Lithium Americas , which is building the largest US lithium mine, NioCorp, which is building a scandium mine to supply defence contractor Lockheed Martin, and Energy Fuels , which received a $725m OSC conditional loan in June. US forces have burned through large numbers of precision-guided missiles and air-defence interceptors during the five-month-old US- Iran war. Defence officials and lawmakers have warned that replenishing some inventories could take years given existing production constraints. The Trump administration has disputed reports of significant shortages. Supplies of minerals including rare earths, tungsten, germanium and scandium are essential for manufacturing precision-guided missiles, fighter aircraft, armored vehicles, infrared sensors and other advanced weapons systems, according to Pentagon officials and defence companies. Mining schools receive funding boost The Department of Energy on Friday hosted representatives from all 14 accredited US mining schools to promote mining careers and encourage more students to enter the field. The department announced $100m in grants to help boost educational programs and set a goal of doubling the number of mining-related graduates at the nation’s universities within two years. “We need to work on some systemic changes to how we as a nation want to offer our brightest students an opportunity to participate in this industry,” said Assistant Energy Secretary Audrey Robertson. The Pentagon also said it would fund $80m in projects at three US mining schools. Officials have pointed to China’s extensive network of mining universities as a key advantage in its dominance of global mineral production. Since returning to office, Trump has launched a $12bn strategic minerals stockpile, backed equity investments in companies developing US mines and processing facilities, and sought to limit defence contractors’ reliance on supplies from China. The administration says government support is needed to counter decades of Chinese investment that left Beijing dominant in the mining and processing of many strategic minerals. Australia’s government on Saturday welcomed the Trump administration’s loan to Sunrise Energy Metals, which is developing a scandium mine in the country’s New South Wales state. “The Sunrise Scandium Project hosts the world’s largest and highest-grade known scandium resource, which has a range of vital aerospace, defence and clean energy applications,” Resources Minister Madeleine King said in a statement.
ABD, savunma tedarik zinciri için kritik minerallere 3 milyar dolar yatırım yapıyorVisit to Australia by the General Secretary and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
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.
Australia Selects Leidos Gibbs & Cox for AUKUS Dry Dock Design
The Australian government has announced the selection of Leidos Gibbs and Cox to design a floating dry dock supporting AUKUS infrastructure. Media release by the Australian Department of Defence: 29 July 2026 AUKUS is taking another important step, with the Albanese Government selecting a designer for the submarine contingency dry dock capability in support of ... The post Australia Selects Leidos Gibbs & Cox for AUKUS Dry Dock Design appeared first on Naval News.
Queensland and NT reject Labor’s push to ensure that power-hungry AI datacentres use renewable energy
Federal-state stoush comes as rating agency warns that electricity bills could skyrocket Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Queensland and the Northern Territory have rejected the federal government’s plans to mandate that AI datacentres use renewable power, rubbishing Anthony Albanese’s proposals to regulate the booming technology as “underdeveloped ideas that hand increased power to Canberra”. The latest federal-state stoush on energy comes as S&P Global, the economic rating agency, warns that power use from datacentres could rise five-fold by 2035 to 10% of Australia’s total consumption, and that a mismatch between delivery timelines for datacentres and renewable projects could lead to energy bills skyrocketing. Continue reading...
Perth'te 16 Yaşındaki Genç Annesini Öldürüp Kız Kardeşini Yaralamakla SuçlanıyorUN rapporteur slams Italy, France, Greece over Netanyahu flight
United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese on Tuesday criticized Italy, France and Greece for allowing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aircraft to use their airspace during his trip to the United States, arguing the three countries failed to meet their obligations under the International Criminal Court (ICC), AzerNEWS reports.
BM Raportörü, Netanyahu'ya Hava Sahası Açan İtalya, Fransa ve Yunanistan'ı EleştirdiFirst step announced to develop potential new oil refinery for Australia
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.
Australia news live: Anthony Albanese praises Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil as ‘giants’ as they step down from ACTU
Prime minister pays tribute to secretary and president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions after surprise announcement. Follow updates live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast In a statement, the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, described Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil as personal friends and “giants of the labour movement”. He said: 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. Union membership is growing, and workers have over 47 new workplace rights. But of course, there are still big challenges with cost-of-living pressures, AI, and billionaires who have too much wealth and power. Continue reading...
- Diplomatik26 Tem
Television interview - Insiders
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?
UN rapporteur calls Israeli attacks in occupied West Bank civilians ‘pogroms’
Francesca Albanese accuses Israeli civilians and army of ‘joining forces’ in attacks, calls for immediate arms embargo, halt to trade with Israel
Netanyahu Lübnan'da ilhak sinyali verirken Batı Şeria'da kuşatma sürüyor, ABD'den tepkiUN's Albanese warns of escalating Israeli violence in occupied West Bank, urges protection for Palestinians
UN rights rapporteur calls for international protective presence amid rising occupier attacks in West Bank
Netanyahu Lübnan'da ilhak sinyali verirken Batı Şeria'da kuşatma sürüyor, ABD'den tepkiBM Filistin Özel Raportörü Albanese: Silahlı İsrailliler, Batı Şeria'da Filistinlilere ölümcül saldırılarını artırıyor
BM Filistin Özel Raportörü Albanese, İsrail güçleri ile Filistin topraklarını gasbeden İsraillilerin işgal altındaki Batı Şeria ve Kalkilya'da Filistinlilere ateş açmasına ilişkin uluslararası topluma "Bu suçlular durdurulmalı." çağrısında bulundu.
BM Raportörü: Silahlı İsrailliler Batı Şeria'da Filistinlilere Saldırılarını ArtırıyorAustralia news live: Jim Chalmers says he has ‘other priorities’ than a gas tax; Anthony Albanese calls to congratulate Andy Burnham
Treasurer points to other reforms after Labor members call for ‘fairer return’ from natural resources. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Jim Chalmers has said the government has “other priorities” over a gas tax despite Labor members’ growing calls for reform. The government was given the green light from party members and MPs at Labor’s conference on Thursday to extract a “fairer return” from Australia’s natural resources. Anthony Albanese shut down any prospect that would translate into a new gas export tax in the foreseeable future, as you can read here: I think that language in the platform reflected the balance that we have been seeking to strike. ... I acknowledge that there are people around the country and including people in our movement who would like us to go further. But we did take some important steps in that regard to get a fairer return. The reason why a gas tax has not been on our agenda is because we’ve got other priorities, whether it’s reservation, the PRRT changes I’ve already made, or making sure that we are a reliable international supplier. That’s the government’s focus. Continue reading...
PM call with Prime Minister Albanese of Australia: 23 July 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese today.
- Diplomatik23 Tem
Government expands paid prac to strengthen Medicare
The Albanese Labor Government is expanding the Commonwealth Prac Payment to people training in an additional ten key front line health professions. This will provide cost of living relief for students and support our future healthcare workforce.Unpaid practical placements are a big part of healthcare degrees. For some courses such as radiography, it is more than a year of the degree. For that commitment, many students have to give up paid work and many have to move away from home.
- Diplomatik23 Tem
New Fair Work Court to provide simpler, fairer and faster workplace justice
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.
- Diplomatik23 Tem
Radio interview - ABC AM
MELISSA CLARKE, HOST: Prime Minister, thanks for speaking to AM.ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good to be with you, Melissa.CLARKE: Now you're announcing the expansion of Paid Prac to include another 10 allied health degrees, things like physiotherapy and psychology. Why are allied health fields the focus of this additional support?
Opening remarks, Ministry Meeting - Adelaide
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Ok, well thanks everyone for joining us here for this ministerial meeting in Adelaide. We’ve met, of course, right around the country, and here in South Australia, of course, there’s nowhere better for us to meet where we have delivered, whether it’s Urgent Care Clinics, the public school funding for each and every school, renewables including the Batteries Program, the support for jobs and manufacturing here in South Australia.
Radio interview - Nova Sydney
RYAN ‘FITZY’ FITZGERALD: We are very, very excited because tomorrow is the day. It is our favourite day of the year, the traditional backyard cricket game at Kirribilli House. We raise money for some amazing funds and the man that lets us do it lets us into his home. We have a barbecue afterwards. It is one of the great days of all, is the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. Welcome.MICHAEL ‘WIPPA’ WIPFLI: Welcome, mate.ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good to be here. Really looking forward to tomorrow.
- Diplomatik20 Tem
Press conference - Darwin
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: It's fantastic to be here at the Royal Darwin, and to be here with Luke Gosling, with Senator Malarndirri McCarthy, with Lia Finocchiaro, the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, and with the Northern Territory Health Minister as well.