Albanese’s Second Term Opens with Triple Challenge: Greens, Factions, and Tariffs

Storm clouds are already gathering on key fronts.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined by fiancée Jodie Haydon (L) visits Bar Italia in Leichhardt on May 4, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images

As the prime minister eyes his new cabinet, the Labor leader faces early headwinds including U.S. tariffs and a potentially troublesome Greens senate crossbench.

Anthony Albanese and his senior ministers have already sent a shot across the minor party’s bow, warning them to be cooperative after a first term marred by blocked legislation and drawn-out negotiations.