With the passing of Richard Scolyer, we have lost one of our brightest lights and one of our biggest hearts.

As the joint 2024 Australian of the Year, Professor Scolyer took his place in the national spotlight with determination and purpose as he very publicly dealt with his glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Every day, this remarkable man – the cancer specialist who became his own subject – took us into his confidence, and he lifted us all in the process.

CORINNE MULHOLLAND, SENATOR FOR QUEENSLAND: Welcome to the sunny Sunshine Coast, particularly to our Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. It is wonderful to have you here at the Caloundra Urgent Care Clinic. Can I also say a big welcome to the team from Ochre Health, including Hamish and Dr. Eric, as well, and Ashley, who's going to be the new nurse here at the clinic. It's wonderful to have you all here. It is exciting to be here for a sneak peek through the soon to be opened Caloundra Urgent Care Clinic.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA: Thanks for joining us. I was absolutely delighted to host Prime Minister Luxon in Queensland today for our Annual Meeting. Australia has no closer partner than New Zealand. We are family. And we share values, we share history and we're two of the world's most integrated economies. And the meeting that we had beforehand as well with business leaders really highlighted that integration which is occurring.

1. The Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, welcomed the Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, to Noosa, Australia on 6 June for their third Annual Leaders’ Meeting.

ANDREW CLENNELL, HOST: Hello, Prime Minister. Thanks for joining us. 

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Thank you.

CLENNELL: I want to start the interview by playing a couple of exchanges you and I had in the last week of the election campaign.

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CLENNELL: There you go. Do you rule out negative gearing? You did. Why can't you win an election by telling the truth?

Can I also begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and I pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging, and thank you for that wonderful Acknowledgement of Country. 

This is the fourth time that I’ve had the opportunity to address this Conference as Prime Minister of Australia.

Looking back on the discussions we’ve had here is a reminder of just how much the world has thrown at our nation and our economy in that relatively short period of time.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will welcome the Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, to Australia on Saturday 6 June 2026 for the annual Australia–New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting.

The leaders will discuss economic resilience and measures the two countries can take to boost prosperity, including in the context of the fuel crisis.

The leaders will also look for opportunities to strengthen our Single Economic Market, deepen defence and security cooperation, and enhance cooperation in the Pacific region.

MEL CLARKE, HOST: The Prime Minister joins the program this morning. Anthony Albanese, thanks for speaking to me on AM.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning, Melissa.

CLARKE: Prime Minister, what communication has the Government had with the US about this new tariff Donald Trump is proposing?

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA: Well, it's an absolute pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Wale and his delegation to Canberra for his first overseas visit. I apologise for the fact it’s a bit colder than it is in the Sollys. The Prime Minister's decision to choose Australia for his first overseas visit reflects the closeness of our relationship and I congratulate him on the energy and vision he has brought to his first days in office.

1. Solomon Islands and Australia share longstanding and growing ties, embedded in our ancient cultural connections, shared geography, faith, and a history of standing together in challenging times.
2. Prime Minister Albanese was honoured to host Prime Minister Wale on his first international visit since his appointment on 15 May 2026.
3. Our countries have a relationship spanning economic, development and security secto