Reported at www.sbs.com.au: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered his first major speech of 2025 at the National Press Club, criticising Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and announcing a new $10,000 cash boost for apprentices in the trades sector.

Albanese described Australia Day as both a celebration and a painful reminder for many First Nations people, urging respect for the complexity of the nation’s history.

Six key moments from Albanese’s speech.