Current Australian Prime Minister (As of 2024): Anthony Albanese

As of 2024, the Prime Minister of Australia is Anthony Albanese (Australian Labor Party), in office since 23 May 2022.

Context

• Preceded by Scott Morrison (Liberal Party, 2018–2022).
• The source text (dated Sep 2021) correctly named Morrison at that time.
• Albanese won the 2022 federal election.

Key Roles

• Head of Government (Monarch = Head of State, represented by Governor-General).
• Leads Cabinet; sets policy agenda; answers to Parliament (House of Representatives).
• Member for Grayndler (Sydney) since 1996.

For the absolute latest, check pm.gov.au.