BRISBANE, Queensland, May 13 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games The Honourable Tim Mander A Fresh Start for Bundaberg Greyhound Racing * The Crisafulli Government to deliver a new track to secure the future of greyhound racing in Bundaberg. * The track was promised under the former Labor Government but wasn't delivered. * Greyhound racing is responsible for generating $9.6 million...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 13 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Police and Emergency Services The Honourable Dan Purdie QPS Polair swoops on youth crime * The Crisafulli Government reveals Polair has helped arrest 785 offenders across South East Queensland, including 165 juveniles, this financial year. * Aerial crews helped recover more than 250 stolen vehicles across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. * TheCrisafulli Government is committed to turning...
BRISBANE, Queensland, May 13 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation The Honourable Andrew Powell Queenslanders rally againstrubbish dumpers * Public reports of littering and illegal dumping spikes by 26 per cent. * New Litter and Illegal Dumping Online Reporting System makes reporting rubbish easier than ever. * TheCrisafulli Government demonstrates continued commitment to reducing r...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 13 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: swearing in of the new Albanese government ministry, cost‑of‑living relief, tax, Liberal leadership JimChalmers: I'm really grateful to the Prime Minister for the opportunity to serve as Australia's Treasurer. Looking forward to being sworn in with my outstanding colleagues later this morning. I'm especially looking forward to working with the absolutely first‑class Treasury...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 13 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: Trump medication cost policy NatalieBarr: Well, DonaldTrump's latest move is set to hit Aussies hard again, with the US President signing an executive order to cut the cost of medications by 30-80percent. That prompted pharmaceutical companies to crash on the ASX, which experts say will now look to balance out their lost profits in the US by rising prices in other developed countries like Aust...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 13 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: new federal Cabinet, US‑China trade war pause, Liberal Party leadership PeterStefanovic: Thank you. Well, the Prime Minister will swear in his new team this morning, which features some familiar faces and some new ones as well. One of those maintaining his role is the federal Treasurer JimChalmers who joins us live from Canberra now. Treasurer, congratulations on your re‑election. ...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 13 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: US‑China trade deal, DanielMulino appointment, new ministry, superannuation reforms SallySara: The brakes have been slammed on the US‑China trade war with the 2 countries agreeing to slash the steep tariffs on each other for 90days. The deal was struck following negotiations between the 2 sides in Geneva as Australia and many other economies braced for the financial fallout of the ...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 13 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: second Albanese ministry, productivity challenge, Liberal leadership contest SarahAbo: Well, the new Labor Cabinet will be sworn in this morning after a cut‑throat reshuffle saw several MPs booted from their portfolios. Joining us live from Canberra to discuss this is Treasurer, JimChalmers. Congratulations to you, Treasurer, you are back, and hasn't your second term started without a h...
CANBERRA, ACT, May 13 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: swearing in of new Albanese government ministry, Labor's economic agenda BridgetBrennan: Hello Treasurer and welcome back to News Breakfast. JimChalmers: Thanks very much, Bridget. Brennan: Tell us about your biggest challenge as you enter a second term as Treasurer. Chalmers: I'm very grateful to the Prime Minister for asking me to serve again as Australia's Treasurer and my immediate f...
Belconnen, ACT, May 13 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking the public's assistance to locate wanted 42-year-old man Marc Axelby. Mr Axelby is wanted in relation to family violence offences and is believed to be actively avoiding police. He is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 169cm (5'6") tall, with a medium build, fair complexion, short brown hair, and blue eyes. Members of the public are urged not to approach Mr Axelby, but to contact ACT P...