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AU Financial Review
18-05-2025
- AU Financial Review
‘A very poor Catholic': Our man in Rome coy on his conversion
Rome | The view from the office of Australia's ambassador to the Holy See is one of the best in Rome. It sweeps across the River Tiber to the Vatican City, topped by the baroque dome of Saint Peter's Basilica. I am at this stunning address on the Corso Vittorio Emanuele II on a classic Italian spring day with a crisp blue sky, to chat with ambassador-designate Keith Pitt, who arrived just seven weeks ago.
Sky News AU
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Anthony Albanese expected to invite Pope to Australia during inauguration mass
Australian Ambassador to the Holy See Keith Pitt says he expects Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to 'extend the invitation again' for Pope Leo XIV to visit Australia in 2028. 'The Prime Minister has already made an open invitation in a statement to the media,' Mr Pitt told Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell. 'It's been a long time since a Pope was in Australia, and, in fact, the PM will meet him today in the line-up on the way out of the inauguration, is our understanding. 'All of the world leaders will have that brief opportunity on the way through, and I'm sure he'll extend the invitation again.'
Sky News AU
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Pope Leo XIV ‘very passionate' about world peace
Australian Ambassador to the Holy See Keith Pitt says Pope Leo XIV is 'very passionate' about world peace. 'He's a very charismatic individual,' Mr Pitt told Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell. 'He is obviously very passionate about peace around the world. 'In fact, the first words that he said when he was announced as Pope was 'Peace be with you all'.'
Herald Sun
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Herald Sun
Federal Election 2025: Electorates with highest pre-polling rates
Don't miss out on the headlines from Federal Election. Followed categories will be added to My News. About a third of enrolled Australians have already cast their vote ahead of the federal election, with some divisions set to have more voters pre-poll than will turn up on election day. Australian Electoral Commission figures reveal about 5.7 million votes (31 per cent) had been received by end of play yesterday – up from about 4.6 million (27 per cent) two-days out from the 2022 election. In the Queensland seat of Hinkler, 46 per cent of enrolled Australians had gotten a jump on their democratic duty before booths closed yesterday, suggesting it will tip over the halfway point before the end of today. Pre-polling rates were above 40 per cent in Fowler (NSW), Fisher (QLD), Gilmore (NSW), Gippsland (VIC), Nicholls (VIC), Dawson (QLD), Kennedy (QLD), Fairfax (QLD) and Eden-Monaro (NSW). Rates have increased across the country, with the figures down in only 11 electorates, including Linigari (NT), Watson (NSW), Blaxland (NSW), Durack (WA), Calwell (VIC) and Bass (TAS). HIGHEST PRE-POLLING DIVISIONS HINKLER Bundaberg and Hervey Bay, QLD 46% already pre-polled, up from 41% This was won by the LNP last election but now sits vacant as the sitting MP Keith Pitt resigned in January. FOWLER Sydney southwest suburbs, NSW 45% already pre-polled, up from 39% This seat is currently held by independent Dai Le, having previously been consistently won by the ALP. FISHER Sunshine Coast, QLD 45% already pre-polled, up from 35% Held by Liberal MP Andrew Wallace since 2016, this is a safe LNP seat. GILMORE South Coast, NSW 43% already pre-polled, up from 38% A marginal Labor seat being contested this election by Labor's Fiona Phillips, Liberal's Andrew Constance and the Greens' Debbie Killian as well as candidates from Pauline Hanson's One Nation, Family First, Trumpet of Patriots, Legalise Cannabis Party, and independent Kate Dezarnaulds. GIPPSLAND Eastern VIC 43% already pre-polled, up from 37% This electorate has one of Victoria's largest geographical footprints. It is a very safe Nationals seat, held by current MP Darren Chester since 2008. He is running again this election. Originally published as Federal Election 2025: Check out the electorates with the highest pre-polling rates
