Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on his way home after announcing Australia's intention to run for a position on the UN Security Council at his speech to the UK Labour Party Conference. The PM pushed the importance of Australia's place on the global stage, shoring up AUKUS, and Australia's position on climate change, healthcare and the PBS in the face of Donald Trump's tariff threats. 

• Guest: Professor Mark Kenny, Director Australian Studies Institute, ANU; columnist, The Canberra Times 
• Producer: Catherine Zengerer