Statement from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Media statement
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

With the announcement of the 2025 federal election, the caretaker period is now in effect.

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This afternoon I had a routine PCR test which has returned a positive result for COVID-19.

I will be isolating and will continue to work from home.

I encourage anyone who is unwell to test and to take any extra precautions to keep their families and neighbours well.