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The latest news on Anthony Albanese, the Prime Minister of Australia, including China-Australia relations and China-Australia trade.
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2 Mar 1963
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Prime Minister of Australia
Unicef warned that Australia’s social media ban might encourage children to visit less regulated parts of the internet. Photo: dpa
Australia

‘I’m still here’: Australian teens dodge world-first social media ban

‘You can’t in one day switch off over a million accounts across the board. But it is happening,’ Anthony Albanese says.

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Australia

‘#seeyouwhenim16’: Australia’s social media ban for children takes effect

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Australia

Video | Australia’s under-16 social media ban due to take effect

United States

Rubio and Hegseth discuss Indo-Pacific security with Australian counterparts

At the talks, Rubio hailed cooperation between the US and Canberra on critical minerals, defence production and troop deployments.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left, and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth at the State Department in Washington on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Australia

Australian bushfires destroy homes in 2 states as firefighter killed

More than 50 bushfires are burning across New South Wales as a massive blaze is contained in Tasmania.

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Australia’s under-16 social media ban faces high court challenge

Critics say the world-first law, effective next month, infringes on political communication rights. Australia lacks an express free speech right.

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Taiwan

Is Beijing’s spat with Japan sending a message to other countries over Taiwan?

The furious reaction may be a warning to other US allies such as South Korea and Australia not to change their Taiwan policy, analysts say.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested the country may intervene in a Taiwan conflict. Photo: Kyodo
Australia

‘We can’t have it all’: Turkey to host UN climate summit as Australia budges

Canberra will lead the conference’s negotiations among governments as its neighbour Papua New Guinea slammed the summit process as useless.

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Australia

Australian poll reveals rising concerns over US influence, trade tactics

According to the poll, 57 per cent of Australians believe Washington would force Canberra to pick sides in its rivalry with Beijing.

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Australia

Russian airbase worries overshadow Australia-Indonesia defence treaty

Foreign Minister Penny Wong urged Jakarta to consult Canberra on issues related to regional security.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto inspects a guard of honour at Admiralty House in Sydney on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Australia

‘Our neighbour will help us’: Australia, Indonesia finalise new defence deal

Prime Minister Albanese, who met President Subianto in Sydney, described the pact as the ‘best way to secure peace’ in the region.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (left) and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hold a press briefing at a naval base in Sydney on Wednesday. Photo: AP
United States

Outside In | On giving the White House a big beautiful ballroom, Trump may be right

Given past renovations, Trump’s ballroom hardly sets a precedent. Besides, why should the most powerful nation on Earth make do with a tent?

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China-Australia relations

Hot-button regional issues expose Australians to foreign agents: spy chief

‘More Australians are being targeted for espionage and foreign interference than ever before,’ ASIO head Mike Burgess says.

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China-Canada relations

Xi-Carney talks open door for Canada to ‘make up for lost time’ with China

After years of tension, China’s president says ties with Ottawa are on a ‘trend of recovery’ following the leaders’ meeting.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the start of a meeting in Gyeongju on Friday. Both sides hailed the meeting as a turning point in what has been a fractious relationship. Photo: Xinhua
Australia

No joy for Australia’s Albanese as opposition slams ‘antisemitic’ T-shirt

The prime minister’s Joy Division T-shirt struck a wrong note with the Liberal leader because of the Nazi origins of the band’s name.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wears a Joy Division T-shirt upon returning from Washington on October 23, 2025. Photo: Facebook/Betar US
China’s fourth plenum

Five-year plan, Trump-Xi meeting, Apec summit

This week: China outlines 15th five-year plan, economy on track, and Trump signs critical minerals deal with Australia. Next week: Trump visits Asia and meets Xi in South Korea, interest rates, HSBC results, China-India flights and more.

Asean

5 things to look out for as Trump jets in for Asean summit

Asean leaders will seek to extract trade and security commitments from Trump, whose unpredictable presence could liven up proceedings.

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Australia

Australia scores big win in US with critical minerals deal, Aukus commitment

The allies will invest US$1 billion in various critical minerals projects in a bid to cut their reliance on dominant supplier China.

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US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hold up their signed agreements on critical minerals and rare earths in the White House on Monday. Photo: AP
Australia

Doing ‘fantastic job’: Australian PM defends envoy Rudd amid Trump’s dislike

The prime minister described comments by the US president that he does not like the diplomat as ‘lighthearted’.

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US-China trade war

Can US-Australia rare earth deal loosen China’s grip on critical minerals trade?

New pact between Washington and Canberra intends to curb China’s dominance, boost local supply chains and secure the future of rare earths.

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US-China relations

Trump denying China risk may leave Taiwan as bargaining chip

President Donald Trump’s suggestion that China is unlikely to invade Taiwan may put the US stance towards the island on the table in trade talks with President Xi Jinping.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Trump downplays Beijing threat to Taiwan as Australia touts rare earths deal

At White House meeting with counterpart, US leader praises ties with Xi and disses Aussie envoy after 10-month delay to seal minerals deal.

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US President Donald Trump greets Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House on Monday. Photo: AFP
Australia

Australia rushes minerals plan ahead of Trump meet to counter China’s curbs

Canberra seeks guaranteed markets with the US, Japan, and Europe to fund extraction and reduce reliance on Beijing’s supply chain dominance.

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Australia

Australia’s youth social media ban will stream away safety, YouTube warns

Banning accounts for under-16s will mean losing key safety filters, YouTube’s local spokeswoman says.

Israel

Asian leaders hail US-led Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal amid cautious optimism

US President Donald Trump’s efforts to bring about peace in Gaza could improve Washington’s standing in Asia, analysts say.

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Palestinians celebrate in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, on Thursday following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a Gaza ceasefire deal. Photo: Xinhua
Singapore

Singapore to deepen defence ties with Asia’s ‘resident power’ Australia

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the two sides would boost regional security through enhanced military access and cooperation.

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (right) and his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong sign an agreement in Canberra on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Australia

What Australia’s ‘Pukpuk’ pact with Papua New Guinea means for the Pacific

While China has voiced misgivings, the pact is seen as necessary by some – even if it could draw Australia into PNG’s domestic conflicts.

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Australia

Will Australia’s defence pact with Papua New Guinea curb China’s Pacific sway?

The defence treaty strengthens ties, counters China’s influence, and offers PNG citizens a path to Australian citizenship.

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