Albanese invokes 'Team Australia' in pitch to buy local after Trump tariffs

Dutton's last steps to power will be the hardest

PM Anthony Albanese, left, and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP Will voters fear PM Peter Dutton would be a surprise packet, asks political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN. Australian politicians on both sides of the house say protectionist policies are bad, right? That Australia, as a country, believes in and benefits from trade being as free as possible. But what about some voluntary protectionism in the wake of the governmen…

Will voters fear PM Peter Dutton would be a surprise packet?

As Donald Trump's tariffs loom, Anthony Albanese urges Australians to support local industries. Can 'Team Australia' thrive? Or will Peter Dutton take the win?

Bill Shorten tells Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to fight back against Trump

‘If President Trump thinks he can push everyone around, at some point you have got to push back.’

Prime Minister urges Australians to 'buy local' after US tariffs imposed

Several countries have retaliated against new US tariffs, further escalating global trade tensions. Anthony Albanese has responded by calling on Australians to 'buy local', brushing off calls to fly to Washington as the government continues to pursue an exemption.

Inside the budget Chalmers never really wanted to deliver

The real challenge for Jim Chalmers and Anthony Albanese is how they craft a message about a budget they were hoping to avoid.

‘Our own tariffs:’ Aussies vow ban on US goods

Australians have come out in droves promising to stop purchasing American products, however one economist urged shoppers to “think strategically”.