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Anthony Albanese
On the record 2026
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“As I said to the UN just a month ago, Australia's responding to global uncertainty by amplifying the voices of smaller states and middle powers, working to prevent crises, resolve conflicts and protect civilians, and elevating relationships that help to build sovereign capability.”
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“And this is certainly true of Australia's neighbourhood, the Pacific as well as here in the Caribbean.”
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“It is important to remember that many of those vulnerable to the rising tide of change, in many cases literally live in smaller and less developed countries.”
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“Crucially, we must assist smaller nations to develop the democratic, economic, social, and climate resilience they need to build a peaceful and prosperous future.”
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“Australia therefore strongly supports the calls being made at this Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting to make those who serve our democracy safe from harm.”
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“It has brought home to us the urgent need to protect our elected representatives so they can continue to do their jobs.”
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“She remains in a serious condition.”
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“Just a fortnight ago, an Australian member of the House of Representatives, Doctor Helen Haines was attacked, suffering grievous injuries.”
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“Serving and former parliamentarians have been injured and even murdered.”
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“And inevitably some of these threats have been followed through.”
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“Threats against elected representatives are also increasing, especially against women.”
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“Workers in all jobs are feeling this as the emotional temperature of our societies rise.”
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“It is placing additional pressures on democratic processes.”
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“Social cohesion.”
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“Across the world, political polarisation is, is reducing.”
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“We also have to respond to the changing tone of our national debates.”
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“And this is why Australia is proud to support Commonwealth democracy initiatives, including election observation missions and governance reform programmes.”
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“We must strengthen them.”
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“In the current global political environment, we must do more than celebrate our democratic institutions and habits.”
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“Not just to each other, but to generations to come.”
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“Just as importantly, Australians view voting not just as a right, but as a responsibility.”
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“This includes our well resourced and independent Australian Electoral Commission, our preferential voting system and compulsory voting.”
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“In Australia we celebrate our robust electoral system.”
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“We must do all we can to strengthen democracy.”
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“The starting point lies in the values that we share as members of the Commonwealth, championing international law and democracy and supporting the right of all countries, big and small, to be heard.”
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“How should we respond?”
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“This shared world of ours is under considerable pressure, with military conflict, economic uncertainty, growing inequality, climate change, and now rapidly evolving technologies combining to cause a rapid transformation.”
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“Good ideas driven by innovative thinking are sorely needed right now.”
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“It is a place where our shared ideas can make a genuine difference.”
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“Given we collectively represent 1/3 of the world's population.”
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“This makes our democratic family a great forum to share ideas and learn from each other's experiences.”
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“We are brought together by shared history, but even more importantly, by a shared world and a shared future.”
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“This means friends from every continent, many cultures and multiple faiths.”
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“And it is wonderful to join my friends from across the Commonwealth, including my Pacific friends.”
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“It is a great pleasure to be here in Antigua and Barbuda and to be given the honour of giving the keynote address here this morning.”
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“Your Excellencies, heads of government and heads of delegation, the Honourable Shirley Botchwey, the Commonwealth Secretary General, all protocols observed.”
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“Uh, the bowling wasn't really challenging, it must be said.”
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“Thank you very much, Your Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, the Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda and Lady Sandra Williams, the Right Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, and also very fine opening batsman last night.”
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