This week in politics was all about productivity while the health minister blindsided the states and Israel's prime minister criticised Anthony Albanese.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has blamed the Albanese Government for escalating diplomatic tensions, declaring it’s a result of the Australian Prime Minister’s failure to show leadership and conviction while Israel fights a war on behalf of Western Civilisation.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. If there is one question about Anthony Albanese asked by commentators, critics, his own MPs and members of the public more than any other, it is this: “Why isn’t he more ambitious ...

Israel will move to strengthen ties with its loyal Pacific Island supporters with a tour of states in Australia’s immediate region, as Jewish State leader Benjamin Netanyahu declares Anthony Albanese will be “forever tarnished” by his recognition of a Palestinian state.

The diplomatic rift between Israel and Australia has deepened, as Israel's Prime Minister repeated his criticism of the decision to recognise Palestinian statehood - this time choosing an Australian media outlet.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he does not want to "get into semantics" over categorising South Australia's devastating algal bloom as a national disaster but will "provide support as requested".

AAP FACTCHECK - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is falsely claiming the coalition opposed three rounds of his government's energy bill relief for households. While the coalition voted against reforms that set up the Energy Bill Relief Fund in 2022, it didn't oppose subsequent extensions of energy relief in 2023 and 2024.

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