Prime Minister Anthony Albanese activates income support for flood-affected communities in New South Wales and Queensland
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is speaking to reporters in Lismore, New South Wales, as residents have been cut off due to intense flooding in the region.
Australia's Albanese says he won't call election for April as cyclone approaches
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday ruled out calling a national election for April on Sunday or Monday, as had been expected, so his government can focus on an approaching cyclone in Queensland state.
Anthony Albanese’s ‘focus’ is entirely with Queensland
Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman says the PM’s “focus” is entirely on Queensland to ensure “every ounce” of Commonwealth assistance is made available.
Anthony Albanese Unveils $1000 Disaster Relief Payment For Ex-Cyclone Alfred Victims
The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment, a one-off payment of $1,000 for adults and $400 for children, will be available to individuals who have been significantly impacted by the disaster. This payment is part of a broader support package jointly funded by state and federal governments.
Anthony Albanese urges insurers to ‘do the right thing’ or risk government intervention
Anthony Albanese has put insurers on notice, urging them to “do the right thing” and swiftly process claims following Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s destructive wake or risk government intervention.
Albanese categorically rules out calling election during Cyclone Alfred
Australians will head to the polls for the next federal election sometime in the next six months or so – although when exactly it will be held isn't set in stone.
As it happened: PM in Queensland as cyclone looms; National accounts reveal economy has emerged from per capita recession
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Can I go outside now that ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is a tropical low? Here's what you need to know
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is about to cross the coast of south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales after its almost two-week journey. Although the storm is now considered a tropical low, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned residents to not get complacent.
Albanese Warns NSW & QLD To Stay Vigilant Despite Cyclone Alfred Downgrade: ‘Do Not Risk It’
As Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred transitions into a tropical low SES and PM Anthony Albanese are maintaining a high level of alertness.
Peter Dutton's seat is the most marginal in Queensland. Meet the women taking him on
The women hoping to win Opposition leader Peter Dutton's seat say his voters have been "neglected" for too long.
The storms that will chase Dutton and Albanese to election day
With the nation on cyclone watch, climate change is back on the political agenda. But geopolitical disturbances may yet shift key votes.
Anthony Albanese’s insurance intervention as community battles effects of Cyclone Alfred
Anthony Albanese has put the insurance industry on notice, warning the government will “do what we need to do” to ensure flood victims across NSW and Queensland are paid their fair share.