Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extended Dashain greetings to the Nepali community in Australia in a special message issued in October 2026, wishing people a joyful festival with family, friends and community while expressing solidarity with those affected by floods in Nepal. He acknowledged that this year’s celebrations come amid deep sorrow for people impacted by the flooding and pledged to stand with them through recovery and reconstruction.
Albanese’s message to the Nepali community
Albanese’s message recognized Dashain as an occasion for the Nepali community in Australia to celebrate with loved ones and come together. He wished community members happiness during the festival, emphasizing time spent with family, friends and the wider community.
The greeting also connected the festival with the experiences of people in Nepal. Rather than treating Dashain only as a moment of celebration, Albanese noted the difficult circumstances facing those affected by this year’s floods. His message acknowledged that the festival arrives at a time of deep sorrow for many.
The special message was issued in October 2026. The report of the greeting was published by Nepal Press on October 11.
Solidarity after floods in Nepal
Alongside his festival wishes, Albanese expressed support for Nepalis affected by flooding in Nepal. He said he would stand with them as they work through recovery and reconstruction, offering a message of solidarity during a difficult period.
The commitment referred to the period ahead, as affected people face the work of recovering from the floods and rebuilding. The message did not provide further details about the flooding, its impact or specific recovery measures. It did, however, place the experience of those affected at the centre of the prime minister’s Dashain greeting.
For Nepali community members in Australia, the message brought together a celebration with a show of concern for people in Nepal. Albanese’s words recognized both the wish to celebrate with family and community and the sorrow associated with the floods.
Festival wishes alongside a pledge of support
The greeting offered two linked messages: a wish for a joyful Dashain and an assurance of solidarity with those facing the aftermath of flooding. Albanese encouraged a festival spent with family, friends and community, while acknowledging that celebrations may be difficult for people whose lives have been affected by the floods.
His pledge to stand with affected Nepalis during recovery and reconstruction was the message’s forward-looking element. It accompanied his acknowledgment of the hardship and sorrow surrounding this year’s festival, without setting out further details about how that support would be provided.
The message thus addressed the Nepali community in Australia while also recognizing people in Nepal affected by the floods. It offered festival greetings and conveyed support for those facing the work of recovery and reconstruction.
