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‘Cynical and weird’CommentsPremiumGovernor-General confirms ScoMo’s ministerial swearing-in

Governor-General David Hurley has confirmed he appointed Scott Morrison to portfolios other than his role as Prime Minister, saying it is ‘not uncommon’.

Kimberley Caines

‘Just weird’PremiumDid ScoMo secretly swear himself into key portfolios?

Anthony Albanese has confirmed he has sought legal advice following reports former PM Scott Morrison secretly swore himself in as health, finance and resources ministers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kimberley Caines

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The West Australian exclusive
Life’s a beachCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
‘Simply the best’: Albo’s praise for WA as sun sets on break

Anthony Albanese has described Western Australia as a ‘great destination’ with ‘friendly people’ while taking nine days off from politics for a break in Broome.

Kimberley Caines

Not quite HawaiiAlbanese spotted living it up in sunny Broome

Three months after being elected to the highest public office in Australia, Anthony Albanese has been spotted in the Kimberley.

Sam Jones

opinion
opinion
Daniel SmithCommentsPremium
opinion
Why we must keep the ball rolling to stop climate change

It’s been a case of two steps forward, one step back on climate action around the world in recent days.

Daniel Smith

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opinion
Big changesCommentsPremium
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No longer ‘each-way Albo’, as PM hits the ground running

Nearly three months into running the country and at the end of his first parliamentary sitting fortnight, Albanese has already started to deliver

Kimberley Caines

Kimberley Caines

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analysis
Special reportCommentsPremium
analysis
Everything you need to know about the Voice to Parliament

Calls are mounting for more detail to be revealed amid concerns an ill-informed public would be sent to the ballot box to enshrine the key Voice to Parliament for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Rebecca Le May

Smooth start Albo scores record approval rating for a new PM

Anthony Albanese has polled a record-breaking satisfaction rating for a new prime minister.

Kellie Balaam

‘Very irresponsible’CommentsPremiumAlbo on back foot as MacTiernan slammed again over FMD

Anthony Albanese has been forced to defend his response to foot and mouth disease following the ‘irresponsible’ comments of WA Agriculture and Food Minister Alannah MacTiernan.

Kimberley Caines

‘Making it worse’CommentsDutton attacks Labor’s demolition job on building watchdog

The Coalition has taken aim at the Albanese Government over its decision to abolish Australia’s construction watchdog, rolling out a post-election slogan: ‘Why is Labor making a bad situation worse?’

Kimberley Caines

‘sober response’CommentsAussies face ‘real uncertainty’ over war with China: Albo

Anthony Albanese believes Australians live in an ‘era of real uncertainty’ but his Government won’t heighten fears of a war with China over Taiwan ‘in order to score domestic political points’.

Peter Law

‘Great State’Albo’s nod to WA in speech on eve of parliament’s return

Anthony Albanese opened his caucus meeting speech on the eve of the first sitting day of the 47th parliament with a nod to WA.

Kimberley Caines

‘Confronting’CommentsWhat’s on Albo’s agenda for first week of new Parliament

The issues high on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s legislative agenda when the 47th Parliament opens on Tuesday have been revealed.

Maeve Bannister

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The West Australian exclusive
‘wonderful opportunity’Comments
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REVEALED: WA town hosting Albanese’s Cabinet later this year

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will bring his Cabinet to WA later this year in recognition of the critical contribution of the State’s north to the national economy.

Joe Spagnolo

‘Just thought, wow’VideoCommentsPremiumAlbo says he’s cleaning up ScoMo’s mess, lashes ‘conspiracy’

Anthony Albanese has hit out at former Prime Minister Scott Morrison for making ‘astonishing’ anti-government comments during his first visit to WA since losing the election two months ago.

Kimberley Caines

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The West Australian exclusive
‘No link’CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Federal cops rule out security boost after Shinzo Abe murder

The Australian Federal Police have ruled out ramping up security for high-profile politicians in Australia after finding no link to the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Kimberley Caines

Taxing tollCommentsPaul Murray: Albo under pressure to penalise WA over GST

WA now lacks any allies against a concerted push to undo the Morrison deal which overturned decades of appalling treatment in the GST carve-up, writes Paul Murray

Paul Murray

Paul Murray

Financial supportCommentsAlbo to bring back $750 COVID payment amid escalating crisis

Australians with COVID-19 will once again receive a $750 a week pandemic payment with the Prime Minister to sign off on the temporary scheme at a rushed forward emergency national cabinet meeting on Saturday.

Kimberley Caines

‘Follow health advice’ CommentsAlbo rolls up for fourth jab as COVID numbers increase

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rolled up his sleeve for his fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as case numbers and hospitalisations increase across the country amid another Omicron wave.

Kimberley Caines

Out of office CommentsPremiumPM heads to Fiji despite cost of living, COVID cases rising

The Prime Minister and at least four members of his senior leadership team will be out of the country this week, as a new wave of Omicron hits the country and cost-of-living pressures continue to hurt families.

Kimberley Caines

‘Key promise’CommentsPremiumAlbo reveals details of national jobs summit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the date and location of the national jobs and skills summit as his Government attempts to tackle what he has referred to as a ‘once-in-a-generation challenge’.

Kimberley Caines

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Mark RileyCommentsPremium
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Anthony ‘Overseasie’ gibes are serving their purpose

There is a long history of Australian oppositions tagging prime ministers with nicknames they hope will both stick and sting.

Mark Riley

Mark Riley

Natural disasterCommentsAlbo on course for visit to flood-ravaged NSW

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit flood-affected areas of NSW on Wednesday after defending his trip overseas to repair Australia’s relationship with France and to support war-torn Ukraine.

Kimberley Caines

‘Airbus Albo’VideoCommentsPremiumPM defends visit to Ukraine visit during flood disaster

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has responded to criticism for travelling to war-torn Ukraine during the deadly flood disaster in NSW as conditions in the State worsen.

Kimberley Caines