Anthony Albanese

Australian politician targeted in car ramming attack was friend of suspect's family

Meanwhile, an ABC News investigation revealed that Nugent had previously shared pro-Gaza content and criticized Israel on social media, but it is unclear if this motivated his attack on Haines.

Tributes and flowers outside the electoral office of independent Australian lawmaker Helen Haines, who was deliberately struck by a car outside her office on Monday, in Wangaratta, Australia, October 20, 2026.
Independent member for Indi Helen Haines reacts while speaking to journalists in the Press Gallery at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, September 8, 2026.

Australian MP Helen Haines loses leg after being critically wounded in car attack

Independent member for Indi Helen Haines speaks during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, June 23, 2026.

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in critical condition after vehicle ramming attack

People gather at the floral tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Australia’s royal commission on antisemitism to conclude hearings after Bondi Beach attack


Jewish org., security expert, slam Canberra's gun buyback as 'deflection' after Bondi Beach attack

Albanese's center-left government enacted laws for the buyback, tighter gun license checks, and a crackdown on hate in the wake of the attack at a Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration.

Local residents, both Jewish and non-jewish visit the inundated flower memorial next to Bondi Pavilion to pay their respects at Bondi Beach on December 16, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

'Date, marry, shag': Australia PM Anthony Albanese apologizes for crude Kylie Minogue remark

Albanese initially declined to respond, saying he was recently married, but Osborne pressed, asking who he would choose if his marriage broke down, and Albanese replied, "Kylie, clearly."

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, 30 March, 2026.

Australian Jews report harassment, intimidation after testifying before Bondi commission

“We will not tolerate attempts to subvert this inquiry or silence those who have been brave enough to speak,” said head of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, Virginia Bell.

A sign reading "Jewish Lives Should Matter, Too" is seen at the floral tributes area outside Bondi Pavilion in Sydney on December 18, 2025, to honour victims of the Bondi Beach shooting. The attack at Bondi Beach on Dec. 14, 2025 was one of the deadliest in Australian history.

Pauline Hanson cashes in on Trump-like populism as it surges in Australia

Australia’s political landscape shifts as Trump-like populism rises. Pauline Hanson’s One Nation attracts wealthy donors, signaling a major change in the country’s conservative movement.

A campaign cutout depicting One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is displayed outside a pre-polling centre ahead of the Farrer by-election in Corowa, Australia, May 6, 2026.

UK Jews are under siege, and Iran faces no consequences - comment

A total of 25 people have been arrested by the Metropolitan Police and Counter Terrorism Policing. Eight of them have been charged, one convicted, and the rest remain under investigation.

A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against the Iranian government held by supporters of the Iranian royal family in exile, who marched through central London past the Iranian embassy to the Israeli embassy, in London, Britain, March 8, 2026

Australian PM Albanese: War's economic shock will be felt for months, urges using public transport

Australia, which imports about 90% of its fuel, has seen petrol prices surge and experienced localized shortages as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. 

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, 30 March, 2026.

PM Albanese heckled, booed at Sydney mosque during Eid prayers over Gaza stance

Video images showed protesters interrupting proceedings about 15 minutes after Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke joined worshippers at Lakemba Mosque.

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leaves Lakemba Mosque after a visit for Eid al-Fitr in Sydney, Australia, March 20, 2026.

Anthony Albanese deploys troops to aid flood-hit Katherine communities

"To everyone doing it tough right now, know we are with you through the response and through the recovery," Albanese said on social media platform X.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 during a federal parliament sitting following the Bondi terror attack at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, January 20, 2026.

Iranian football players face government pressure to return to Iran, as families warn against it

The exact number of delegation members seeking protection remains unclear, with accounts from activists, officials, and Iranian state media differing.

THE REMAINING members of Iran’s women’s national football team embrace a member of the support staff who had refused to board the plane.

Australia to deploy surveillance aircraft in Middle East, send missiles to UAE, Prime Minister says

Australia's military support would help the Gulf countries defend themselves against unprovoked attacks from Iran, Albanese said, stressing Australia was "not a protagonist."

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reacts during a briefing during a visit to the Australian Government National Situation Room in Canberra, Australia, January 9, 2026.