Prime Minister Anthony Albanese asserted his government's mandate, calling on the Greens and Coalition to support Labor's agenda on housing, the environment, and other reforms. He warned of political consequences for obstruction, citing past defeats of opposition MPs who blocked similar initiatives.
Albanese detailed recent high-level phone calls, including a conversation with US President Donald Trump, expressing gratitude for the congratulations and discussing AUKUS and trade tariffs. He confirmed attendance at the G7 summit in Canada in June, potentially meeting Trump there, and announced his first international visit to Indonesia.
After his international calls, Albanese returned to his domestic agenda at Parliament House. While specifics of the immediate legislative plans were not outlined, his emphasis on passing his party's agenda suggests a period of intense political action.