Barack Obama has officially touched down in Australia, with PM Anthony Albanese welcoming the former US President in Sydney this morning. Obama and his wife Michelle flew into Australia on a private jet last night ahead of a speaking tour. 9News MORE:
The duo flew into Sydney on a private jet last night accompanied by a fleet of personal security and are in the country for Barack's "An Evening with President Obama" tour.
Aussies with tickets to the hotly-anticipated event have forked out almost $200 for a standard seat, with tickets priced at a whopping $895 for a "platinum" spot.Former US president Barack Obama and wife his Michelle have officially touched down at Sydney Airport. Barack's first event will be held in Sydney on Tuesday before the former president jets off to Melbourne for a second night.
It's a rare public appearance for the couple, who have seldom been photographed together in recent months. The Obamas were seen at Sydney disembarking their jet at 7.30pm yesterday, before being quickly moved by security into a hire car.Stunning scenery from the least visited countries in the world
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