I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, and pay my respects to elders past and present.

I want to thank the IndustriALL General Secretary, Atle Høie, and congratulate his team on putting together a fantastic Congress.

I’d also like to recognise the work of Australian affiliates of IndustriALL and their work in bringing this great Congress to Sydney.

I trust the Australian delegation’s commitment to hospitality is surpassed only by their commitment to solidarity.

Australia’s top scientists, innovators and educators have been recognised in the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science. From redefining air quality science to advancing quantum cybersecurity, and this year, for the first time, honouring the deep knowledge systems of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, this year’s recipients highlight the diverse talent driving Australia’s scientific excellence and inspiring the next generation.

I begin by thanking Aunty Violet for the Welcome to Country, and I join in acknowledging the owners of the traditional lands on which we're meeting this evening, pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging. And also acknowledge and pay my respects to First Nations people who are joining us here this evening.

I’d like to acknowledge the Minister for Industry and Science, Senator Tim Ayres, the Assistant Minister for Science, Dr Andrew Charlton, and other members and senators that are here.

DR CONRAD GOONERAGE: Today, we have transitioned from being a private practice to a fully bulk billing practice for GP consultations, including skin cancer checks. Through the government initiatives and incentives, this has allowed us to bulk bill general practice consultations, including skin checks. Skin cancer is a very important, I guess, cause of morbidity and mortality in Australia. Early checks is the key to prevention. With bulk billing, there is no financial impediment in patients attending the surgery.

KIERAN GILBERT, HOST: Prime Minister, thanks for your time.

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

KIERAN GILBERT: It's been a big week. The big summit, the G2 as they call it, they landed a deal. How optimistic are you that that trade truce will hold for the good of those countries, but for the good of the world?

STEPHANIE BORYS: Mr Albanese, thank you for your time. You've had a busy week in Malaysia and now South Korea. You've often talked about the uncertainty, the geostrategic uncertainty in the region. Given the past week that you've had, speaking with a number of leaders, are you more or less concerned about the outlook?

TIM LESTER: Prime Minister, thank you for speaking with Weekend Sunrise.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Always good to be on the programme, Tim, and from Korea today.

TIM LESTER: Indeed. You had the rare privilege, I guess, of sitting next to a US president at dinner. Most of us don't get that. Describe going to dinner with Donald Trump. What's it like?

PRIME MINISTER: Well, it's very warm. He's an engaging personality and he's certainly larger than life.

LIZ DANIELS: Prime Minister, thanks for joining us.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Great to be here. Thanks for joining us in Korea.

LIZ DANIELS: Thank you for having us. So, the last couple of weeks through the trip to Washington and this trip to Asia, it looks like you've had access all areas. After those talks with multiple leaders, what do you think of the state of the world and our place in it?

The Albanese Government is making the single largest investment in Medicare since its creation over 40 years ago, with our $8.5 billion package delivering on our commitment to more bulk billing and more doctors for all Australians.

For the first time, bulk billing incentives will be paid to GPs for every patient they bulk bill. Previously these incentives were only available to children under 16 and concession card holders.

The Albanese Government’s investment will deliver an additional 18 million bulk billed GP visits every year.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has concluded a successful visit to the Republic of Korea for the 2025 APEC Summit.

From 29 October to 1 November, the Prime Minister met with major partners to strengthen Australia’s trade and investment.  

APEC is a key platform for advancing inclusive, sustainable growth.  75 percent of Australia’s global trade is with the member economies of APEC.

Leaders endorsed the Gyeongju Declaration which advances shared objectives under the Summit’s three priorities, ‘Connect, Innovate and Prosper’.