Prime Minister Anthony Albanese touched down in New York on Sunday morning (Australian time) for four days of frenzied diplomatic meetings on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

After arriving at John F Kennedy International Airport, Albanese told reporters that “what we want to see is increased peace and security and stability around the world”.

“Australia plays an important role. We are a trusted partner and an ally,” he said.

Albanese said the UN General Assembly would offer an opportunity to advance Australia’s interests, including by outlining Australia’s new emissions reduction targets.

“We also have particular issues to advance, such as our social media ban, where Australia is leading the world,” he said, referring to the government’s move to prevent children a

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