Australian politics
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Makes History with In-Office Wedding at 62
Nov 30, 2025 12:10 am CST
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made history by becoming the country's first leader to marry while in office, wedding Jodie Haydon in an intimate ceremony at The Lodge in Canberra. The celebration featured their dog Toto as ring bearer and included congratulations from international leaders, marking a significant personal milestone for the 62-year-old Labor Party leader who recently secured his second term in office.
Australian Far-Right Politician Condemned for Wearing Burqa in Parliament Protest
Nov 25, 2025 02:30 am CST
An Australian far-right politician, Pauline Hanson of the One Nation party, sparked controversy by wearing a burqa in parliament to advocate for a ban on full face coverings. Her actions were widely condemned by fellow senators as racist and disrespectful to religious communities, highlighting ongoing tensions over Islamophobia in Australia as her anti-immigration party gains unprecedented support.