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Matildas public holiday push growing momentum

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says regardless of the final result, the nation must celebrate the Matildas for their "extraordinary" World Cup.

Fit the Bill: Albanese failing on defence

The government has actually decreased defence expenditure over the next four years by $1.5 billion.

Albanese not discouraged by US position on Assange

The Albanese government will continue making representations to the Biden administration for the case against Julian Assange to be dropped.

I just want housing legislation passed, says Albo

Anthony Albanese says he doesn't want to play politics as the government lays the groundwork for a double dissolution if its housing policy fails again.

Housing bill back in spotlight when parliament returns

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to reintroduce Labor's signature $10 billion housing bill when parliament resumes next week.

Fit the Bill: Now we have a contest

The Fadden by-election is the first real setback the Albanese government has had.

Albanese spruiks larger-than-expected budget surplus

Anthony Albanese says a larger-than-expected surplus is due to responsible budget management but the opposition says it's "dumb luck".

PM brushes off voice poll as ‘yes’ campaign ramps up

Grants of up to $15,000 will be handed out for events backing the Indigenous voice to parliament in the hope of sparking 'yes' conversations across Australia.

Albanese Labor Government policies take effect in July

1 July brings several important changes to improve the lives of Australians and shape a brighter future for the nation.

Protesters tell PM to keep hands off Russian embassy

Protesters have marched on Kirribilli House demanding that moves to block a new Russian embassy near the heart of Australian government be scrapped.

PM challenges Voice poll, says ‘yes’ case still strong

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reiterated his belief that the referendum on the Indigenous voice to parliament will be a moment of unity for Australia.

‘Get on with the program’: PM’s blunt housing message

A stoush over Labor's $10 billion housing fund has boiled over in parliament, with the prime minister sending a direct message to the Greens.

PM ‘comfortable’ if David Van never returns to Senate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is comfortable if Senator David Van never returns to parliament following allegations of misconduct raised against him.

ACT gets $50m as Labor releases breakdown of housing fund pie

The federal government has revealed how it will distribute its $2 billion Social Housing Fund Accelerator payment to Australia's states and territories.

Labor pledges $2b extra housing support as bill stalls

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has upped the ante on housing spending, proposing a new $2 billion fund as the Greens block a key election promise.

AFP to investigate leaked Brittany Higgins messages, recordings

The attorney-general has confirmed text messages and recordings of Brittany Higgins leaked to the media have been referred to the Australian Federal Police.

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