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

I am proud to lead a government committed to the Uluru Statement from the Heart, in full.

And today, as we gather to celebrate the next chapter in the success story of our great and diverse society, let us all recognise the unique privilege we have to share this continent with the world's oldest continuous culture.

Your Excellency, distinguished guests.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Well, happy Australia Day everyone. And this morning, first thing, we had a Welcome to Country from Ngunnawal elders for myself and the Governor General, a private ceremony that was very warm and engaging. And I thank them for it. And then we've had this magnificent citizenship ceremony here, part of the 19,000 people who will make Australia their home today. We have had over the years millions of Australians join the family through citizenship.

JOHN FOREMAN, HOST: Joining me now the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese and the Premier of New South Wales, Dominic Perrottet. Welcome to both of you, thank you for joining us tonight.

DOMINIC PERROTTET, PREMIER: Thanks, John.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: It’s great to be here.

KARL STEFANOVIC, HOST: The Prime Minister, he joins us now. PM, good morning.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning.

STEFANOVIC: Nice to see you PM, how are you?

PRIME MINISTER: I’m very well. Congrats on the new gig, Sarah.

SARAH ABO, HOST: Thank you.

PRIME MINISTER: You missed out. Karl can tell you about the golden years of myself and Christopher Pyne at 6am in the morning every Friday there.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Well this is my third visit to the Northern Territory as Prime Minister. I intended to come to Alice Springs in December, but COVID got in the way of that appointment. But today we've had very successful meetings and engagements. Firstly with the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, where we talked to people including Donna and John; the NPY Women's Council; we had a meeting with the Mayor of Alice Springs, Matt Patterson, and the leadership of the police, including Assistant Commissioners Dole and White.

The Australian Government is working in partnership with the Northern Territory Government and local communities to take action in response to the urgent challenges facing Alice Springs.

The Northern Territory Government will introduce immediate temporary restrictions on alcohol sales as a circuit-breaker measure to improve community safety in Central Australia.

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

I am proud to lead a government committed to the Uluru Statement from the Heart, in full.

And I am optimistic that in 2023, Australians will embrace the democratic opportunity to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our nation's birth certificate, our Constitution.

Jodie and I are delighted to welcome you all to The Lodge this morning.

ANDREW CLENNELL, HOST: Prime Minister Albanese, thanks for joining us from The Lodge.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Welcome back to Canberra.

CLENNELL: Yes. Can I start with Alice Springs? Can we assume you forced the hand of the Northern Territory Government when it came to these alcohol restrictions yesterday?

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

I am proud to lead a government committed to the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Later this year, in a referendum, every Australian will have the opportunity to take up the generous and gracious invitation to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in our nations' birth certificate - our Constitution - and to support a voice to Parliament.

The Australian Government has announced $70 million in additional funding towards upgrading Avoca Drive on the New South Wales Central Coast.

The additional funding comes on top of the Albanese Government’s $30m election commitment, bringing the total Australian Government funding to $100m.

The Australian Government will partner with the NSW Government to deliver the project.

The project will improve safety and reduce congestion on Avoca Drive, including widening the section between Carrak Road and Killuna Road intersections.