ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Firstly on Tropical Cyclone Fina, I’ve been in touch with our local MPs there, including of course Luke Gosling, Marion Scrymgour, and Minister McCarthy, but also Lia Finocchiaro the Chief Minister as well has been engaged.

The Commonwealth is providing every bit of support that is requested, and NEMA of course, its creation has made a real difference to the capacity to respond very quickly. But our thoughts are with people back in the Northern Territory and Darwin and surrounds as well.

Australia, Canada and India today agreed to enter into a new trilateral technology and innovation partnership: the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership.

The three sides agreed to strengthen their ambition in cooperation on critical and emerging technologies, to complement existing bilateral initiatives.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined world leaders at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa this weekend.

Leaders agreed on the priorities of achieving inclusive and sustainable economic growth, increasing resilience, and building a fair and just future.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed Australia's commitment to an open, rules-based multilateral trading system and called for members to take action on climate change, increase disaster preparedness and seize the economic opportunities of the clean energy transition.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Can I firstly just make some comments about Tropical Cyclone Fina. Category 2, it's expected to impact the Tiwis and Darwin, and NEMA is monitoring the situation closely and my Government is working with the Northern Territory Government. We stand ready to provide whatever assistance is necessary. My thoughts are with the people in that area and I urge everyone to look after not just themselves, but I know they'll be looking after each other.

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It is a great honour to be here at Freedom Park.

A place dedicated to commemorating those who have fought for a free and democratic South Africa.

And to fostering understanding and reconciliation between all peoples.

Today, we pay tribute to three Australians who embodied these causes — former Prime Ministers Bob Hawke and Malcolm Fraser, and former diplomat Bruce Haigh.

In recognition of their courage and commitment, their names will forever be inscribed here on this Wall.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will today honour three prominent Australians who played an influential role in advocating for the end of apartheid in South Africa.

The names of former Prime Ministers Malcolm Fraser and Bob Hawke, and former diplomat Bruce Haigh, have been inscribed on the Wall of Names in Freedom Park Heritage Site and Museum in Pretoria in recognition of their support for racial equality in South Africa.

JOURNALIST: The Leaders of China and the United States are not attending the G20. Does this undermine the ability of the Summit to achieve a meaningful outcome and do you anticipate a Leaders’ Declaration will be issued at the conclusion of the Summit?

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Well, I'm about to head to the G20 to represent Australia with the world's biggest economies. It’s an opportunity to advance Australia's national interest, to talk about investment. I'll be having bilaterals with colleagues, including Prime Minister Modi of India and it will be an opportunity to put forward Australia's national interest. And one of the things that will happen at the G20 in Johannesburg, no doubt, is that we are the envy of the world.

MARK GIBSON, HOST: Well, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been back in WA this week on his way to the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg. More of a stopover than any major announcements, but there's always plenty to talk about. Prime Minister, welcome back.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Great to be here, Mark.

GIBSON: You must be the only person flying out of WA. You do realise the Ashes start tomorrow?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Johannesburg, South Africa for the annual G20 Leaders' Summit from 20 to 22 November 2025.

The Summit brings together world leaders under South Africa's G20 Presidency and the theme of Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability.

This will be the first time the G20 Leaders' Summit has been held on the African continent.

Discussions at the Summit will focus on advancing inclusive and sustainable growth, reinforcing the G20's contribution to global resilience and championing a fair and just future for all.