BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 29 -- 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 * The Crisafulli Government is delivering $829,000 to Burnett Mary Regional Group to restore Obi Obi Creek in the Mary River catchment. * The funding forms part of the Crisafulli Government's $117.84 million Natural Resource Mana...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 29 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates * The Crisafulli Government's global trade and investment agency has delivered more than 6,100 new jobs and $6.18 billion in export and investment outcomes. * The first two years ofthe Crisafulli Government's trade reset has delivered a huge jump in trade outcomes compared with the final two...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 29 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A Cairns man is expected to appear before Cairns Magistrate's Court on 3 December, 2026, for allegedly threatening a federal parliamentarian on social media. The AFP's National Security Investigations (NSI) team began investigations into the man, 53, after receiving a report of an online threat made towards a parliamentarian on social media. A search warrant was executed at an Earlville home yesterday (28 ...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 29 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A West Australian man has been charged after allegedly making a series of offensive social media posts directed at multiple groups and displaying Nazi symbols online. Investigations started after authorities identified posts containing alleged neo-Nazi material, as well as discriminatory commentary directed towards people based on race, ethnicity, and gender. The AFP's National Security Investigations tea...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 29 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint release between the Australian Federal Police, Northern Territory Police Force, and Australian Security Intelligence Organisation A Darwin teenager is scheduled to appear in a children's court today (29 October, 2026) charged with collecting documents likely to facilitate terrorist act, as well as schematics for 3D-printed guns. The Northern Territory Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) - c...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 29 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER:Good morning. This has been a big week in parliament. Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the Digital Duty of Care legislation. It is vital that this get the support of the Senate. It does two things essentially, the first is it makes big tech accountable. Just as the media organisations represented here are accountable for what's on their platforms, they sho...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 28 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: I begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and I pay my respects to their elders past, present and emerging. Thank you, Aunty Serena Williams, for that beautiful welcome to country. I'd like to acknowledge all our distinguished guests, including my colleagues from across the Parliament. I especially want to thank the veterans and serving personnel of the Australian ...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 28 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: I begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we meet, and I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging. I would also like to acknowledge: Scott Weber, CEO of the Police Federation of Australia Krissy Barrett, Commissioner of the AFP And all other distinguished guests, including my colleagues from across the Parliament. I would especially like to acknowledge all po...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 28 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: Supporting the long-term wellbeing of veterans and their families is a key focus of the Albanese Government. The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide identified the transition from full-time ADF service to civilian life as a key pressure point for many in the veteran community. A good job with a supportive employer can ease that pressure and underpin a successful transition for veterans ...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 28 -- Australian Border Force issued the following news release: Thank you Chair and thank you Senators for the opportunity to make a brief opening statement. Australia's border environment is evolving rapidly as travel and trade grow; organised crime becomes more sophisticated and emerging threats require new approaches. The ABF is responding with modern capabilities, stronger partnerships and a more secure, efficient and connected border. Last financial year, the ABF ena...