Press release

PM call with Prime Minister Albanese of Australia: 6 July 2024

The Prime Minister spoke to the Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, this morning

The Prime Minister spoke to the Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, this morning.

The Prime Minister thanked the Australian leader for kind words of congratulations on his election victory.

Looking ahead to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa later this year, the leaders discussed key challenges facing the region, including strategic competition and climate change.

He added that he hoped to build on the already strong AUKUS partnership between the UK, Australia and the US.

The leaders agreed to stay in close touch.

Published 6 July 2024