Anthony Albanese

What is circulating

“A 29 May 2026 post viewed more than 230,000 times said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that women's spaces "should be available for everyone."”

Claimed by X post and Facebook and Instagram shares · social media

The facts

AAP FactCheck rated the claim False. In an ABC interview on 28 May 2026, Albanese said "It's important that women's spaces be available for women," as confirmed by the broadcast audio and the official transcript. He was answering a question about an opposition plan to amend the Sex Discrimination Act.

Fact check: AAP FactCheck

What is circulating

“In Question Time on 3 November 2025, Albanese said: "Every single measure by the government, before the last election and since, has been opposed by those opposite."”

Claimed by Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia · official statement

The facts

AAP FactCheck rated the claim False. The coalition matched Labor's $8.5 billion Medicare funding pledge during the 2025 campaign and supported its $573 million women's health policy in February 2025. It did oppose some flagship measures, such as the Housing Australia Future Fund.

Fact check: AAP FactCheck

What is circulating

“In her first Question Time as opposition leader on 23 July 2025, Ley said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had "delivered just 17" of the 1.2 million homes Labor promised.”

Claimed by Sussan Ley, then Australian Opposition Leader · official statement

The facts

AAP FactCheck rated the claim False. Federal and state data show federal funding has supported construction of more than 2,400 homes under Labor, including at least 230 under the Social Housing Accelerator by August 2025. The Affordable Housing Bond Aggregator alone supported 2,100 homes from 2022/23.

Fact check: AAP FactCheck