Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Pacific visit accounts for both Australian releases indexed for 5 October. They cover a doorstop in Nadi and the Pre-COP Leaders' Event in Fiji and Tuvalu.
Monday 5 October 2026 (Australia/Sydney source-local date) · 2 releases · MediaRelease.co editorial digest
In Nadi, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Pacific voices must be heard at the climate talks leading to next month's conference, describing the Pacific as the front line of climate action. He highlighted more intense extreme weather and said the visit would advance Australia's new alliance with Fiji under Prime Minister Rabuka, Australia's fourth alliance.
Australia will co-host a Pacific Pre-COP Leaders' event in Fiji and Tuvalu from 5 to 7 October 2026, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travelling for the talks ahead of COP31 in Türkiye. Canberra secured the COP31 President of Negotiations role at COP30 and will elevate Pacific climate priorities. Ministers Chris Bowen and Kate Thwaites accompany the PM; Richard Marles will act as Prime Minister.
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