Australia's Albanese Labor government sworn in for second term
- Anthony Albanese and his new ministry were sworn in for a second term as Australia's Prime Minister on May 13, 2025, at Government House in Canberra.
- This event followed the May 3 national election where Labor won a landslide victory, securing the largest centre-left caucus since federation in 1901.
- Governor-General Sam Mostyn conducted the swearing-in, which featured unchanged key roles and newly appointed ministers such as Michelle Rowland and Murray Watt.
- Albanese emphasized that the focus now is on thoroughly reviewing all of Labor’s promises and ensuring they are fulfilled, setting clear expectations for the government’s work over the next three years.
- The result implies a stable government with ongoing policy focus, while the opposition Liberal Party chose Sussan Ley as its first female leader after losing key seats.
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Australia’s Albanese sworn in for second term as Labor secures biggest mandate since 1901
SYDNEY, May 13 — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, alongside his ministers, after a landslide win at a national election he said had returned the largest centre-left Labor government since federation in 1901. Albanese’s Labor Party rode a voter backlash against global instability caused by US President Donald Trump’s policies to a come-from-behind victory on May 3. The opposition conservative L…
Albanese Labor Cabinet Sworn In
Anthony Albanese has been sworn in for a second term as Australia’s prime minister during a formal ceremony at Government House in Canberra on the morning of May 13. Governor-General Sam Mostyn administered the oath, with Albanese taking the affirmation in the presence of his fiancée, Jodie Haydon, and son Nathan. In keeping with constitutional procedure, Albanese first tendered his resignation before being formally reinstated. Members of his ne…
Australia’s Albanese Labor government sworn in for second term
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, alongside his ministers, after a landslide win at a national election he said had returned the largest centre-left Labor government since federation in 1901. Albanese’s Labor Party rode a voter backlash against global instability caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies to a come-from-behind victory on May 3. The opp…

Australia's Albanese Labor government sworn in for second term
SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday (May 13), alongside his ministers, after a landslide win at a national election he said had re
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