CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 7 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Richard Morecroft. As the face and the voice of the news of the ABC, Richard became a beloved part of Australian life. Combining a consummate professionalism with an unyielding humanity, Richard was a figure of absolute trust, a warm and familiar presence who guided us through the good times and bad. He loved the arts and was deeply passionate about our natur...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 7 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: Today, we pause to remember the devastation that Hamas unleashed in the terrorist attack in Israel on the 7th of October, 2023. On this dark anniversary, we remember the 1200 who were taken from the world, the largest loss of Jewish life on any single day since the Holocaust. We think of everyone who was dragged into captivity, everyone who never returned home to their families, and everyone forever s...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 7 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: New ABS data shows dwelling commencements and completions increased substantially in the June quarter, after the Budget. Commencements and completions are both up in these figures but were both falling when we came to office. These are encouraging numbers but we know they can bounce around from quarter to quarter and that there's more work to do. There were 52,201 dwelling commencements in the June 2026 q...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 6 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: Two busy days of engagement with Japanese counterparts and companies have been all about boosting investment, deepening our cooperation, and bolstering the resilience of both economies in an uncertain global environment. Key outcomes include: * Signed the Finance Ministerial Memorandum of Cooperation with my Japanese counterpart, Minister of Finance Katayama.* Agreed to boost investment cooperation, focusi...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 6 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg * Safety upgrades at the Spencer Street and William Street intersection in Gatton have now been completed. * The upgrade has delivered improved traffic signals, turning lanes and safer facilities for people crossing the intersection. * Motorists are nowbenefitting from safer and more efficient traff...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 6 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers The Honourable Ann Leahy * The Crisafulli Government launches Get Ready Queensland Week 2026 in Brisbane today. * Get Ready Queensland ambassador JohnathanThurston is helping spread the message as the face and voice of the new campaign. * Queenslanders are being called on t...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 6 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg Queensland Rail Chief Executive Officer, Ms Kat Stapleton, has today notified Queensland Rail staff she will not seek extend her appointment, due to conclude in April 2027. On behalf of the Crisafulli Government, I thank Ms Stapleton for her contribution as Chief Executive Officer of Queensland Rail ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 6 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development The Honourable Dale Last * Expressions of Interest now open under Queensland's new exploration land release. * Industry can put forward areas with potential for new petroleum and gas, coal and other resource projects for consideration. * TheCrisafulli Gov...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 6 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek * The Crisafulli Government is delivering a new state primary school in the fast-growing Ripley Valley Priority Development Area, with early works now underway. * The $112.8 million Ipswich school will cater for more than 600 students from prep to Year 6, with Stage 1 due to open for the 2028 school...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 6 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg * The Crisafulli Government has begun the design phase of the Hope Island Road bridges duplication at Jabiru Island. * Surveyors are on site completing investigations to support planning and development of the key Gold Coast Transport Plan infrastructure project. * The Jabiru Island bridge proje...