Anthony Albanese went out with his companion and pet cavoodle for a quick walk to celebrate his election victory, before being greeted by a crowd of adoring supporters.
The incoming prime minister was accompanied by his partner Jodie Haydon and their dog Toto as he hit the streets of Marrickville, in Sydney’s inner west, on Sunday.
Albanese found himself in the middle of a crowd of excited locals as he pulled up a chair outside a local cafe.
He sat with Toto resting on his lap as he chatted with friends and enjoyed a hot cup of coffee on a cold 16°C morning.
Anthony Albanese has been surrounded by adoring fans after going for a walk with his cavoodle Toto to celebrate his election victory.
The incoming prime minister was accompanied by his partner Jodie Haydon and their dog as he hit the streets of Marrickville, in Sydney’s inner west, on Sunday.
Albanese will become Australia’s 31st prime minister and just the fourth person to lead Labor into government from opposition since the Second World War, following his victory on Saturday night.
Several residents held signs of Mr. Albanese as they hovered around the coffee table.
Albanese’s pet dog even showed his support by wearing a red bandana that read: “Albo 2022.”
Albanese will become Australia’s 31st prime minister and just the fourth person to lead Labor into government from opposition since the Second World War, following his victory on Saturday night.
While his premiership is almost certain, it is less clear whether Labor will be able to govern in its own right or whether it will need the help of an expanded cross-party group.
Speaking to almost 1,000 party faithful at Labor’s election night event in Sydney’s inner west, Albanese said he was honored by the victory.
“No matter how you voted… the government I lead will respect each and every one of you every day,” he told the crowd.
“We can have an even better future if we take advantage of the opportunities before us.”
He said he expected to be sworn in on Monday along with some senior members, before traveling to Tokyo to attend a Quad meeting on Tuesday alongside US President Joe Biden and the prime ministers of Japan and India.
“I say to my fellow Australians: thank you for this extraordinary honour,” Mr Albanese said.
While Albanese’s appointment as prime minister is almost certain, it is less clear whether Labor will be able to govern in its own right or whether it will need the help of an expanded cross-party group.
Anthony Albanese mingled with excited locals and friends outside a cafe in Marrickville
Mr Albanese, his pet Toto and his companion Jodie Haydon walking through Marrickville
‘Tonight the Australian people voted for change. “I am humbled by this victory and honored to have the opportunity to serve as Australia’s 31st Prime Minister.”
“My Labor team will work every day to unite Australians and I will lead a government worthy of the people of Australia.”
Albanese, who was raised on a housing commission by a single mother, also paid tribute to the outgoing Prime Minister, saying: “Scott very kindly wished me well, and I think that’s the case, and I wish him well.”
‘And I thank you for the service you have given to our country as Prime Minister. I would also like to thank Jenny Morrison and her two daughters for their contribution and sacrifice.”
Albanese outlined his priorities for the next three years, saying: “Together we can end the climate wars.”
Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon couldn’t stop smiling after Saturday’s election victory.
Mr Albanese is pictured leaving his home in Marrickville for a walk with his cavoodle Toto.
Anthony Albanese sitting around a cafe table drinking coffee with friends and followers
‘Together we can seize the opportunity Australia has to become a renewable energy superpower.
‘Together we can work on common interests with businesses and unions to boost productivity, raise wages and profits.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, leader of the Aotearoa Labor Party, said she looked forward to working with her new Australian counterpart.
“Australia is our most important partner, our only official ally and our only economic market relationship, and I believe our countries will work even more closely in these tumultuous times,” he said.
Catholic Social Services Australia president Francis Sullivan said Albanese’s education through public housing will help him relate to people currently struggling.
“Today must be the beginning of a new beginning for the old and the sick, the single mothers, the poor and isolated, the underpaid and the overworked, the disabled and the dispossessed,” he said.
Albanese waves to journalists and locals as he takes his morning walk in Marrickville.
The incoming prime minister smiled during his morning walk on Sunday.