More fuel relief passes the Parliament

The Albanese Labor Government's extension of fuel tax relief has now passed the Parliament, cutting the excise by 16 cents per litre for petrol and diesel for all of July.

We’re delivering more temporary and tapered support that will help take the sting out of petrol prices and help Australians with the cost of living.

This will save Australian motorists around $11 on a 65-litre tank.

The excise cut will continue until 2 August.

We are also cutting the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge by 16 cents for the same period to help truckies keep Australia moving.

Press conference - Canberra

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good afternoon again. Well its been 6 months since the start of our world-leading aged social media ban started and I'm joined by the Minister. But importantly as well, I'm joined by Wayne Holdsworth, parent of Mac, and Mia Bannister, the parent of Ollie. This is a change in the world that has been led by Australian parents. Who have taken what are personal tragedies and channelled that into a demand for action to protect our younger citizens.

Press conference - Parliament House, Canberra

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA: Good afternoon. It is my absolute pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Napat and his delegation on what is his first visit to Australia as Prime Minister. Australia and Vanuatu are of course members of the Pacific family, with connections built over generations. And that close relationship has allowed us to progress and today to sign a landmark new treaty, the Nakamal Agreement. It's not lost on my Government the naming of this agreement.

Stronger powers and double the penalties for world-leading social media law

The Albanese Government is doubling down on platforms that are not doing enough to keep under 16s off social media.

The Government will strengthen the eSafety Commissioner’s information-gathering powers with new legislation and will double the maximum penalty for breaches of the social media minimum age law to $99 million.

Australian parents have led this global movement and we back them to keep our kids safe.

Social media companies have a social responsibility, and they must uphold their legal responsibility in Australia to keep under 16s off social media.

Visit to Australia by the Prime Minister of Vanuatu

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will welcome Prime Minister of Vanuatu the Hon Jotham Napat to Australia on Monday, 29 June 2026.

This will be Prime Minister Napat’s first official visit to Australia since taking office, and the second time the leaders have met.

This visit will reaffirm Australia and Vanuatu’s commitment to elevate our bilateral relationship.

Prime Minister Albanese will host Prime Minister Napat and his delegation at Parliament House to discuss continued economic, security and development cooperation.

Television interview - Today Show

TOM STEINFORT: Welcome back to today at 8am, after months of debate, Labor's highly contentious tax package has officially passed Parliament.

SARAH ABO: For more, we are joined by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra. PM Good morning to you. Good to see you.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. Great to be with you.

Australian Local Government Association gala dinner

I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, and I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

I’d also like to acknowledge Australian Local Government Association President, Mayor Matt Burnett and ALGA Board and Vice Presidents, Councillor Darriea Turley and Mayor Stuart James.

As well as councillors, mayors, shire presidents, delegates and distinguished guests, including guests from remote and Indigenous councils. I know that for some of you it’s been a long journey coming here and I thank you for it.

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