Anthony Albanese

Australian defense department chief to replace Kevin Rudd as US ambassador

Australian PM Anthony Albanese appointed Defense Department chief Greg Moriarty as the next ambassador to the US after Kevin Rudd said he would step down early, following Trump's criticism.

Secretary of the Department of Defence Greg Moriarty during the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee at Parliament House on March 24, 2021 in Canberra, Australia; illustrative.
U.S. President Donald Trump walks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026.

Gaza Board of Peace charter signed, Albanese apologizes

People stand near flowers laid as a tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Australia's Albanese: 'I am deeply and profoundly sorry' for Bondi Beach massacre

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends a press conference following a shooting at Bondi Beach, at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, December 14, 2025.

Australia passes toughest hate crime laws in country's history, despite significant opposition


Australia to invite President Herzog for visit 'as soon as possible' following Bondi Beach attack

PM Anthony Albanese said Australia’s governor general will invite President Isaac Herzog to visit, as the two discussed the Bondi Beach terror attack and rising antisemitism.

President Isaac Herzog seen at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, December 6, 2025

Australian Police say Bondi attackers planned for months, scouted site days before

In New South Wales, the most populous state, there is currently no limit to firearm ownership if the reason can be justified to police,

Police officers walk at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025

Bondi Beach exposed Australia’s failure to confront antisemitic terror - editorial

Australia failed the test on the night of the attack. It is now failing again in daylight. An internal review is not accountability. It is concealment dressed up as governance.

The Sydney Opera House is illuminated with candlelights in Sydney on December 21, 2025, as part of a national day of reflection honouring the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on December 21, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

Sydney lights Hanukkah candles in honor of Bondi victims, introduces 'mitzvah' campaign

At the Light Over Darkness: Night of Unity commemoration, each candle was lit by a representative of those who brought light into the world at a dark time.

FATHER OF Ahmed el Ahmed, who tackled one of the gunmen in a deadly mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, attends the 'Light Over Darkness' vigil honouring victims and survivors of the shooting incident in Sydney, Australia, December 21, 2025.

Fmr. chief justice Robert French urges Australia-wide royal commission into Bondi Beach massacre

Antisemitism should be viewed "not as just another species of racism or prejudice, but as a societal evil with its own longstanding and bloody history," French said.

A man with an Australian flag draped over him attends the 'Light Over Darkness' vigil honouring victims and survivors of a deadly mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, in Sydney, Australia, December 21, 2025.

Bondi Beach vigil, Army Radio closure - December 21, 2025

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A rabbi lights the menorah during a tribute for the victims of a mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, in Sydney, Australia, December 20, 2025.

NSW premier says gov't failed to protect Jews, pledges to ban 'intifada' chants

Minns told thousands of participants at the Light Over Darkness commemoration that incitement had led to graffiti, arson attacks, and now murder, and it was Australia's responsibility to combat hate.

A rabbi lights the menorah during a tribute for the victims of a mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, in Sydney, Australia, December 20, 2025.

Albanese drowned out by jeers as Australians hold vigil for Bondi Beach massacre

Australian PM Albanese was booed by the crowd on arrival, and later when the speaker mentioned his name during the memorial.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese seem during the 'Light Over Darkness' vigil at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 21, 2025

New South Wales moves to outlaw 'globalize the intifada' slogan following Bondi Beach massacre

Under the new measures, police will be granted expanded authority to shut down unauthorized protests for periods of up to three months.

The ink on a memorial message sheet bleeds after rainfall as people lay flowers and pay tribute to honour the victims of a mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, in Sydney, Australia, December 20, 2025.

Australia PM says Jewish community 'completely unbreakable' after Bondi attack

Albanese said the event he attended at the Great Synagogue in Sydney on Friday night showed "the spirit of our Jewish Australian community is completely unbreakable."

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media at Parliament House on December 19, 2025 in Canberra, Australia.