The head of government in Australia is the Prime Minister. As of May 2025, the Prime Minister is Anthony Albanese. He has been serving as Australia's 31st Prime Minister since May 23, 2022, and was re-elected for a second term in the federal election held on May 3, 2025
. The Prime Minister is the leader of the government, chairs the Cabinet, and is the key spokesperson for Australia. The role involves leading government policy, selecting ministers, representing Australia internationally, advising the Governor-General on important matters, and deciding when to call federal elections
. Anthony Albanese leads the Australian Labor Party and secured a landslide victory in the 2025 federal election, resulting in the largest Labor majority in history
