Australia and New Zealand’s relationship ‘continuing’ not starting: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says knowing New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon for a very long period of time is a “good thing” for both countries. “It means our relationship is not starting – it's continuing,” Mr Albanese said. The PM listed the number of milestones for the Australia-New Zealand relationship. “40 years of the Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement, 50 years of the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement and 80 years of reciprocal diplomatic representation. “Our common values that we have as nations mean that there are great opportunities for us to work together on closer economic ties, closer social ties and working together in the international community to meet our common objectives.”