Anthony Albanese will not attend Garma festival, despite vowing to attend every year as prime minister

Despite his promise to attend Garma Festival every year since 2019, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will miss this month's event, marking the first time he'll skip the gathering. This Indigenous cultural festival, held in north-east Arnhem Land, is Australia's largest of its kind, and Albanese's absence might be seen as a missed opportunity to engage with Indigenous communities. While no official reason has been given, this break from his commitment could raise questions about his ongoing support for Indigenous Australians.