Prime Minister @albomp travelled to Honiara, Solomon Islands today, returning Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s June visit to Canberra.

Australia was the first country to recognise Solomon Islands’ Independence in 1978, and during this visit, Prime Minister Albanese became the first foreign leader to give an address on Solomon Islands’ Independence Day.

This week Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travelled to Suva, Fiji 🇫🇯 to reaffirm Australia’s deep and enduring partnership with Fiji, and our shared commitment to a peaceful, secure and prosperous Pacific.

Together, the agreements reflect the closeness of the relationship between Australia and Fiji as Vuvale – family – grounded in trust, loyalty, understanding and respect.

Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi will travel to Australia from Wednesday, 8 July to Friday, 10 July 2026. This will be Prime Minister Modi’s third visit to Australia as Prime Minister.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Jotham Napat, have signed a new treaty, the Vanuatu–Australia Nakamal Agreement, in Canberra.

The Nakamal Agreement elevates the partnership between Australia and Vanuatu, deepens integration between our people, strengthens the collective security of our region, and supports Vanuatu’s development aspirations and economic transformation.

Fuel tax relief will continue for Australians. Fuel excise cuts will be extended, taking 16 cents per litre off the price of petrol and diesel from 1 July to 2 August.

The heavy vehicle road user charge will also be cut by 16 cents per litre for the same period to extend relief for our freight and transport operators. Extended relief will help to keep prices lower at the pump and limit flow on price increases for groceries and other goods.