Visit to Indonesia, the Holy See and Singapore

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will depart on the first international visit of his second term to meet with world leaders from 14 May to 20 May 2025.

Prime Minister Albanese will travel to Jakarta, Indonesia from 14 to 16 May 2025 to meet His Excellency Mr Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia.

Indonesia was also Prime Minister Albanese’s first bilateral visit following his election in 2022.

The Prime Minister will be joined in Jakarta by Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Penny Wong and Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke MP.

Opening remarks

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Well, welcome to your first ministry meeting of this term, the 48th Parliament. It is an incredible honour to be elected as a Member of Parliament, but an even greater honour to serve in the Executive of a Labor Government and it's important that we repay the faith and trust that's been placed in us on the 3rd of May. We are ahead, at this point, in 94 electorates. There is a possibility of a 95th. We'll wait and see as counting continues there.

Press conference - Canberra

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good afternoon. Last Saturday the Australian people voted for Labor and for Labor to keep building Australia's future. And that is certainly what we intend to do in this, our second term. We'll continue working hard, day and night, for all Australians. We have the largest ALP Caucus in history since Federation. A Caucus brimming with capacity, talent and energy in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. I think we're up to claiming 92 seats in the House of Representatives.

Media statement - Parliament House, Canberra

Good morning. Today is a momentous day for Catholics right around the world. And for the faithful here in Australia, it is an important day. And I join them in congratulating the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, Bishop of Rome, on his election overnight. As the first North American Pope, Pope Leo XIV's leadership comes at an important time for the Catholic Church and for the world. I will invite His Holiness Pope Leo to Australia for the International Eucharistic Congress which is being proudly hosted in 2028.

Statement on the election of Pope Leo XIV

Today is a momentous day for Catholics around the world and faithful in Australia, and I join them in congratulating their Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, Bishop of Rome, on his election overnight.

As the first North American Pope, Pope Leo XIV’s leadership comes at an important time for the Catholic Church and the world.

Australia will invite His Holiness Pope Leo to Australia for the International Eucharistic Congress being proudly hosted in 2028.

My government looks forward to continuing Australia’s strong relationship with the Holy See under Pope Leo XIV's pontificate.

Television interview - Sky News

KIERAN GILBERT, HOST: Prime Minister, thanks very much for your time. Congratulations.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Thanks very much, Kieran.

GILBERT: I remember when you had the tough times in Labor, the Rudd-Gillard turmoil. You at times were emotional at the difficulties facing your Party. How does it feel today as we sit here in this place and you've got upwards of 90 seats or thereabouts and you've unified your Party?