ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: National Cabinet met virtually today to discuss national priorities, and I want to thank the premiers and chief ministers for the ongoing constructive spirit in which they've engaged in discussions. Today was important. We heard from Professor Michael Kidd, the Acting Chief Medical Officer, about the ongoing issues dealing with COVID. We're moving towards managing these issues.
The Albanese Government is partnering with States and Territories to shield Australian families and businesses from the worst impacts of predicted energy price spikes.
The Government’s Energy Price Relief Plan will:
The planned trip to Papua New Guinea by Prime Minister Albanese from 12-13 December has been postponed due to COVID.
We are working with the Papua New Guinea Government to reschedule the visit for early 2023.
Prime Minister Albanese looks forward to visiting in the New Year, the first visit for an Australia Prime Minister to Papua New Guinea since 2018.
JAMES VALENTINE, HOST: The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins us this morning, Prime Minister. Good morning.
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. Good to be with you.
VALENTINE: How are you feeling? Are you over COVID?
PRIME MINISTER: Oh, I'm getting there. Last week was a difficult one earlier in the week. But I I'm feeling much better now, thank goodness.
VALENTINE: How did it effect you? It affects everyone, we all get it differently, don't we?
PATRICIA KARVELAS, HOST: The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, joins me now. Prime Minister, welcome back to Breakfast.
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. Good to be with you, Patricia.
KARVELAS: How much will bills be reduced by and when will that reduction kick in?
RICHARD KING, HOST: Good morning, Prime Minister.
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning, Richard.
KING: It's a terrible tragedy that happened up at Wieambilla in in Queensland yesterday afternoon.
The Prime Minister's Literary Awards recognises the best of Australian literature and celebrates writing as a valuable cultural and intellectual influence.
Today in Launceston, the 2022 award winners have been recognised for their contributions and literary talents.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the Awards highlighted the creativity and excellence of Australian literature.
"It is through great writing we are able to celebrate and build upon our cultural and creative identity," the Prime Minister said.
WILL GOODINGS, HOST: It is the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese. Prime Minister, good morning to you.
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. Good to be with you.
DAVID PENBERTHY, HOST: Great to have you PM. We can say it for you if you want, the only poll that matters is the one on polling day.
PRIME MINISTER: That's the phrase that's usually used, isn't it?
PENBERTHY: You're welcome to comment on it if you like, but…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will lead a delegation to Papua New Guinea on 12-13 December.
The visit comes as our two nations approach the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations following Papua New Guinea’s independence in 1975.
Prime Minister Albanese will join his host, Prime Minister James Marape, for the Annual Leaders’ Dialogue in Port Moresby.
This afternoon I had a routine PCR test which has returned a positive result for COVID-19.
I will be isolating and will continue to work from home.
I encourage anyone who is unwell to test and to take any extra precautions to keep their families and neighbours well.