Australians banked on Albanese for stability amid Trump tariff turmoil: Analysts

Australians turn their election days into festivals that raise money for community projects. Why can't we do the same?

Australia had a meaty election over the weekend — both politically and gastronomically.Politically speaking, Australians were the Southern Hemisphere’s version of Canadians in their recent election. A left-of-center party that had been trailing in the polls got a big boost out of President Donald Trump imposing tariffs and wound up winning. In both cases, the right-of-center leader who had tried to model himself after Trump not only lost but als…

Business chiefs urge Albanese government not to be complacent amid global turmoil

Against a backdrop of growing uncertainty and US president Donald Trump’s trade war, Australia’s top CEOs say there is no room for complacency in Labor’s second term.

Australians banked on Albanese for stability amid Trump tariff turmoil: Analysts

While Albanese's moderate foreign policy approach means the delicate balancing of Australia's trade interests with China and its security ties to the US, observers expect a diversification of its economic and strategic bases in the longer-term.

Will Labor live up to the values of Australians?

In his victory speech on election night, Anthony Albanese emphasised his commitment to “Australian values”, singling out “fairness, aspiration and opportunity for all, the strength to show courage in adversity, and kindness to those in need".