Australia’s current prime minister is Anthony Albanese , leader of the Australian Labor Party, who has been in office since 23 May 2022 and remains PM as of early 2026.

Who is Australia’s prime minister?

  • The prime minister of Australia is Anthony Albanese, serving as the country’s 31st prime minister.
  • He leads the Australian Labor Party and represents the Sydney electorate of Grayndler in the federal parliament.

Quick background on Albanese

  • Albanese was first elected to parliament in 1996 and has held roles including Deputy Prime Minister and various senior ministries before becoming prime minister.
  • He led Labor to victory at the 2022 federal election and was sworn in as prime minister on 23 May 2022.

Role as prime minister

  • The prime minister is the head of government in Australia, chairing the Cabinet and leading the federal executive branch.
  • The position is held by the leader who can command a majority in the House of Representatives, under Australia’s parliamentary system.

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