Prime Minister of Australia

The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP

"We're delivering fairness, opportunity and security for all Australians. Everything we do is designed to ensure that our children and grandchildren have even greater opportunities than their parents did, and can realise their dreams."

Malcolm Turnbull was sworn in as the 29th Prime Minister of Australia on 15th September 2015.

This Week

On July 2 2018 the new Child Care Subsidy will come into effect. We are delivering an additional $2.4 billion investment in childcare, and improving the system to make it easier for families and to help ease the cost of living.

Families should visit the Department of Education and Training website to update their details and make the switch to the new system before July 2 2018.

July 2018

Our Focus

Keeping Australia safe from terrorism

Creating opportunities for you and your family

Getting our energy mix right to put downward pressure on your power bills

In the News

More Help For Drought Affected Farmers

Media release

Direct assistance and concessional loans to aid drought-stricken farmers across the nation will increase to $1.8 billion.

19 Aug 2018

State visit to Australia by the President of Poland

Media release

I look forward to welcoming His Excellency Mr Andrzej Duda, President of the Republic of Poland, and his wife, Mrs Agata Kornhauser-Duda, to Australia from 17 to 21 August.

17 Aug 2018

New armoured vehicles contract signed

Media release

The Turnbull Government has signed the contract with Rheinmetall for the delivery of 211 armoured combat reconnaissance vehicles which will provide vital mobility, lethality and protection capability for the Australian Army.

17 Aug 2018