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


Australian PM condemns alleged mass casualty plot against mosques and parliament

Australian police charged a 20 year old man over an alleged terror plot targeting mosques, police headquarters and parliament, a case Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called deeply shocking.

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.

PM Albanese evacuated amid bomb threat linked to Shen Yun dance performance

The bomb scare was among several emails threatening Albanese sent to a representative of Shen Yun, a classical Chinese dance troupe banned in China that is due to perform in Australia this month.

‘IT’S NOT not too late for you to change course, and tell your people six words – Australia is at war, with jihadism.’ Here, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media at Parliament House Canberra on Sunday as news of the Bondi Beach attack unfolded.

Australian Royal Commission into antisemitism begins inquiry into Bondi Beach terror attack

Commissioner Virginia Bell opened the Royal Commission into the Dec. 14 Bondi massacre. The hearing established terms to investigate security failures and the drivers of Australian antisemitism.

A mourner lights candles as people gather around floral tributes outside Bondi Pavilion in Sydney on December 17, 2025, to honour victims of the Bondi Beach shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration.

Australian PM Albanese returned to his official Canberra residence after security threat eliminated

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returned to the Lodge, his official residence in Canberra, after being evacuated from the premises due to a security threat.

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.

Australia begins inquiry into antisemitism following Bondi attacks, spike in antisemitic incidents

The Royal Commission, the most powerful type of government inquiry in Australia, which can compel people to give evidence, will be led by retired judge Virginia Bell.

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 denies it is working to repatriate Islamic State family members

The 34 women and children were released on Monday from the camp in northern Syria, but returned to the detention center due to technical reasons.

Women and children queue in the rain during a joint security operation by Syria's Kurdish Internal Security Police Force, and the Kurdish-led SDF at Camp Roj where foreign relatives of people suspected of belonging to the Islamic State (IS) group are held, April 5, 2025.

Australian who called Jews 'greatest enemy' of nation gets year in jail under new hate crime laws

"They [Jews] are an enemy to Western civilisation," said Brandon Koschel in an Australia Day speech, before being charged with publicly inciting hatred on the grounds of race.

Brandon Koschel delivering a speech in Sydney on January 26, 2026.

Australia issues temporary ban on citizen from Syrian camp amid terror concerns

Thirty-four Australians in a northern Syrian facility holding families of suspected Islamic State militants are expected to return home after their release was conditionally approved by authorities.

Members of the Syrian Kurdish Asayish security forces gather at the Kurdish-run al-Hol camp, which holds relatives of suspected Islamic State (IS) group fighters in the northeastern Hasakeh governorate, on April 18, 2025.

Herzog’s visit brought warmth to Australia's Jews - opinion

As antisemitism surges in Australia, President Herzog’s visit offered solidarity and reassurance that Jews living in the Diaspora are not alone.

President Isaac Herzog meets with Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, February 11, 2026.

Albanese says won't help Australians in Syrian camp holding families of suspected IS terrorists

"We have a very firm view that we won't be providing assistance or repatriation," Albanese told ABC News.

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.