Albanese Praises Diverse Labor Caucus, Reminds MPs to Stay Focused on Serving Australians

Albanese hails historic shift as Labor’s new caucus boasts 57 percent women.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to members of the Labor government in the caucus meeting in Canberra, Australia on May 9, 2025. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images

With a commanding 12-seat gain, lifting Labor’s total to 90 in the federal Parliament, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese walked into Labor’s first caucus meeting after the election victory.

The prime minister reflected on the party’s 125-year journey from its humble beginnings.