Australia Prepares for Trump Presidency, Albanese Emphasises Strong Alliance

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton also congratulated Trump on behalf of the Coalition.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Nov. 4, 2024. AAP Image/{Mick Tsikas

As Donald Trump emerges victorious in the U.S. presidential election, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has extended his congratulations, underscoring a commitment to building a strong alliance between the two nations.

Following Trump’s victory, Prime Minister Albanese addressed Parliament, sharing details of his conversation with the U.S. president-elect as “very constructive.”