Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended a celebration for The Sydney Morning Herald's 195th anniversary at a Parliament House event hosted by Nine. The masthead reached 195 years on April 18, 2025, marking the occasion with a souvenir insert in its print edition.
"Australian journalism matters. For 195 years the Sydney Morning Herald has helped share Australian stories..."
— Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
The event took place at the Nine studio in Parliament House. Attendees included Opposition Leader Angus Taylor, Nationals leader Matt Canavan, Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Housing Minister Clare O'Neil.
Managing Director of Publishing Tory Maguire and Herald editor Jordan Baker gave speeches during the celebration, underscoring the publication's historic role in Australian media.