KARL STEFANOVIC, HOST: It's been a whirlwind few days for Anthony Albanese, elected on Saturday night, sworn in as Prime Minister on Sunday, then straight on the plane to Tokyo to meet world leaders. He is back on our home soil now and joins us. Good morning, Prime Minister. On behalf of us here on the Today Show, and all our listeners, congratulations.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning, Karl. It's great to be back on the Today Show.

STEFANOVIC: It's been a little bit of time – a week or so.

PETER STEFANOVIC, HOST: Joining us live now is the new Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. Anthony Albanese, first of all, congratulations. We're still getting used to saying that title. You must still be getting used to hearing it.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Thanks very much, Peter. I am indeed. And we are in Marrickville, not far from my home. And having the flag on C1, I'm still getting used to it.

OLIVER PETERSON, HOST: On top of the world today is our new Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese who joins me for his very first radio interview since forming Government. Prime Minister, congratulations. Welcome to Perth Live.

 ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Thanks very much, Oly. And sorry to hear your news. I know what it's like to get COVID. I've got it during the campaign, of course. It's a real issue. Make sure you look after yourself, mate.

SABRA LANE, HOST: And the new Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, joins us now. Good morning. And congratulations on your win, Prime Minister.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Thanks very much, Sabra. And good morning to you and your listeners.

LANE: Firstly, your reaction to this report about the boat interception, you've asked for a review. What worries you about it?

HOST: Coming home to roost you to. This man demanded to come on after a number of comments you two made before the election. It gives me great pleasure to welcome Australia's newest Prime Minister, the Marrickville Mauler himself, Anthony Albanese.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning.

HOST: Good morning, sir.

HOST: This is an honour to be in your company.

PRIME MINISTER: Gee, I have been elevated.

HOST: Mr Prime Minister.

HOST: Welcome, Prime Minister. And congratulations.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. Thank you very, very much.

HOST: And Prime Minister, we spoke to you a number of times as Opposition Leader. And we did say just before the election, “Don't forget us when you become famous”. And to your complete credit, first week in the job, six days in, and here you are on Triple M Perth. So, thank you. We appreciate it very much.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Firstly, can I thank you for your sincere congratulations on my election as Australia's 31st Prime Minister. It is an honour that this is my first act as Prime Minister, to attend this important Quad Leaders' meeting here in Japan.

And as we gather today, I acknowledge all that the Quad has achieved. Standing together for a free, open, and resilient Indo-Pacific region. And working together to tackle the biggest challenges of our time, including climate change and the security of our region.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: The Government in Australia has changed, but this was an opportunity to tell our Quad partners—the United States, Japan and India—that the Government’s commitment to the Quad has not changed.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Thank you very much Mr President. It's been an honour to start my Prime Ministership, and this new Government, by meeting with yourself and, obviously, with Prime Minister Kishida and Prime Minister Modi.

Today, we—Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan, and President Joe Biden of the United States—convene in Tokyo to renew our steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient.