Australia politics live: ‘Keep the flame of memory burning’, PM tells opening of new Australian War Memorial gallery

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presided over the opening of a new gallery at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on Tuesday night, June 24, 2026. The addition, comprising the Atrium and Anzac Hall, aims to enhance the memorial's capacity to preserve and convey the memory of conflict to future generations. Albanese stated that parliament was adjourned to allow attendance at the ceremony, emphasizing the importance of remembering sacrifice and the value of life. The event highlighted the contrast between the camaraderie and hope of those depicted and the "inhuman arithmetic" of war. Meanwhile, the Greens party, through Senator Nick McKim, expressed strong opposition to proposed reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which they argue "punch down" on beneficiaries. McKim stated on ABC's 7:30 program that the Greens are committed to opposing the bill using all available parliamentary means. The political discourse also touched upon broader economic and policy debates, with the government facing scrutiny on various fronts.