Australia's Prime Minister joins the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda

31 October 2026

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese led Australia's delegation to the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, held in Antigua and Barbuda from 31 October to 4 November. The meeting's theme was Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth. Over 50 countries were expected to take part. The Commonwealth has 56 member countries and represents 2.7 billion people. Australia used the meeting to work with partners on climate change, ocean preservation, trade and investment, and artificial intelligence, and to press its campaign for a United Nations Security Council seat in 2029-30. The previous Commonwealth leaders' meeting was held in Samoa in 2024. The host country's Prime Minister is Gaston Browne, and 3.3 million Australians were born in another Commonwealth country.