On Saturday May 21, Australia abandoned Coalition after nine years, and elected their new prime minister, Anthony Albanese. Get to know more about the Australian Labor Party Leader, Anthony Albanese. APAnthony Albanese is Australia’s new prime minister[/caption] Who is Australia’s prime minister Anthony Albanese? Anthony Albanese was born on March 2, 1963 in Sydney, Australia. Anthony grew up with his single mother on a disability pension in public housing, and now looks at moving into the prime minister’s residence and take on Australia’s responsibilities. In his victory speech, he said, “I want every parent to be able to tell their child no matter where you live or where you come from, in Australia the doors of opportunity are open to us all.” When he was younger, he was told that his father died in a car crash, but in his teenage years, his mother Maryanne confessed to him that his father was still alive and in Italy. Read More on Australia ROO ARE YA? Watch moment huge gang of KANGAROOS invade pitch and cause play to be stopped CRIKEY MATE! Here's why Australia takes part in the Eurovision Song Contest Anthony did not reach out to his father at that point, and later on in 2001, his mother passed away. It was in 2009 when he finally decided to track down his father, Carlo, and find out that he also has a half-brother and a half-sister. During the 1990s, he worked as New South Wales Labor’s assistant general secretary for six years. He was then elected to federal parliament and also voiced his opinions on LGBTQ+ rights and marched in Mardi Gras parades. Most read in News OFF HIS TROLLEY Ryanair steward arrested and sacked after 'downing booze on flight' 'B******T' I'm no homewrecker, it's Lorna's fault we are together, says Ukrainian refugee NOT LOVIN' IT I blockaded McDonald’s drive-thru for TWO HOURS in furious row over McMuffins ZOO ATTACK Horror moment zoo keeper has FINGER torn off by lion after sticking hand in cage QUESTION TIME Kids left baffled by 'impossible' GCSE question - can you solve it? LEAK FEAR Urgent warning for public to close windows & doors after 'chemical leak' He then worked his way up to shadow ministry, when the Labor party was under the leadership of Kim Beazley and Simon Crean during the late 1990s and early 2000s. When Kevin Rudd won the election in 2007, he became the minister for transport and infrastructure. He became deputy leader in 2013, and as Kevin Rudd and Bill Shorten kept failing at every election, it gave way to Anthony to show the Labor Party that he has what it takes. That is why in 2019, he became leader of the party and now three years later, he won them and himself the election. During his works, Anthony also attempted to remove The Queen from head of state. So far, no one succeeded in their mission to remove Her Majesty, but their statement in 2018 said that it was “important that Australians have the opportunity to discuss and consider appointing an Australian head of state.” As Anthony looks to take on the role of prime minister, he looks at positive change for Australia and aims to improve childcare, TAFE (Technical and further education), renewable energy and Medicare. Is Anthony Albanese married and how many children does he have? Anthony Albanese, also known as ‘Albo’ amongst Australians, was married for 19 years to Carmel Tebbutt. Carmel was deputy premier of New South Wales. The couple were together for 11 years before they tied the knot in 2000. Read More on The Sun NOT LOVIN' IT I blockaded McDonald’s drive-thru for TWO HOURS in furious row over McMuffins SCORCHIO! Freak heatwave hits Spain as temperatures reach 40C in African heat plume They parted ways in 2019 but still keep in contact and she was an active supporter in his election campaign. During their marriage, the couple had one child, Nathan Albanese who is now 21-years-old.