JOE O’BRIEN, HOST: Prime Minister, thanks for joining us and for being the first interviewee in this position with Sydney extending out behind you. I think you can even see Grayndler over there.
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Indeed, it’s great to be christening this wonderful new studio here in Parramatta.
O’BRIEN: Okay, so terrific news this afternoon for people paying off their mortgages. What does this indicate again about the battle against inflation?
GARY ADSHEAD, HOST: Finally, an interest rate cut, a quarter of a per cent, the first since 2020. What does it mean for you? Are you relieved? 1300 222 720. More importantly, what does it mean for my next guest? The Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese joins me now. Thanks very much for your time, Prime Minister.
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good afternoon Gary. Good to be with you.
ADSHEAD: It's been a while. You must be delighted at this decision.
ELLEN FANNING, HOST: Well, all eyes around the country were on this decision today, not least from the Prime Minister himself. This was seen politically as crucial for Anthony Albanese's hopes of reelection that the Reserve Bank cut interest rates. Today, as I was sitting and listening to Michele Bullock speaking, my phone rang. It was the Prime Minister's office. This was at about 20 to 3 before I came on air. ‘Would you like to speak to the Prime Minister?’ Well, on your behalf, of course, the answer is always yes.
OLIVER PETERSON, HOST: For the first time in four years, the Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the official cash rate from 4.35 per cent to 4.1 per cent, with all the major banks already following through and passing that on to you. The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese joins me live on 6PR this afternoon. Prime Minister, welcome back to the program.
CLINTON MAYNARD, HOST: Well finally the Reserve Bank Board has made a decision to cut interest rates. This is the first reduction in the official cash rate Since November of 2020, when we were in the pandemic. The cut is from 4.35 per cent to 4.1 per cent. Now, this is good news for the Prime Minister. He may well be dancing right at the moment. Anthony Albanese joins me. Mr. Prime Minister, you must be happy.
CRAIG REUCASSEL, HOST: The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, joins me right now. Morning, Prime Minister.
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning, Craig. Looking forward to being out there in Parramatta later today for the opening of your new studios.
REUCASSEL: Yes. Heading to Parramatta for the opening of the ABC, indeed. I mean, should I not be in here? Are they not opened yet? Oh, hang on, I've got to get – we've got to get out, guys. The Prime Minister hasn't opened them yet. Hasn't cut the ribbon.
STEPHEN JONES, ASSISTANT TREASURER: And I’m very, very pleased to be here with you today. I want to introduce the Prime Minister to talk to you. We've got an exciting announcement. Absolutely delighted to be with you. Prime Minister, over to you.
JOURNALIST: Obviously the topic on everyone’s lip is the tariff. I mean, how we going with those negotiations or speaking with Mr Trump?
The Albanese Government is supporting safe and connected communities throughout the Illawarra by providing $851,279 for the Shellharbour Integrated Child and Family Precinct.
The funding for planning is the first step in making this important project a reality. It will support a comprehensive business case, master plan and detailed designs for a holistic services hub to provide early childhood and family support services in one accessible location.
More support is being provided into North Queensland, with more than $100 million in extraordinary grants now available for flood affected primary producers, small businesses and not for profit agencies across flood affected areas.
The grants are the next round of disaster assistance activated by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments to support recovery and resilience for North Queensland communities impacted by recent flooding.
The package activated today includes: