CANBERRA, ACT, April 29 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that inflation ticked up as expected in the month of March largely because of global pressures. These numbers show Australians are paying a hefty price for the war in the Middle East. These are the costs and consequences of a conflict on the other side of the world. It's another reminder that from an economic point of view, an enduring end to the...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 29 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: new CPI data, Tim Wilson, tax policy, Pauline Hanson and Gina Rinehart, May Budget, fuel excise Jim Chalmers: These new numbers from the ABS show that inflation ticked up as expected in the month of March, largely because of global pressures. These numbers show that Australians are paying a hefty price for the war in the Middle East. These are the costs and consequences of a major conflict o...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 29 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: latest inflation data, budget considerations Kieran Gilbert: Let's go live to the Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who joins us off the back of today's inflation number. Treasurer, thanks for your time. Obviously, the fuel price - that's been the big one for the month. On the year, housing is still a big driver. Do you recognise and concede that there are other inflationary forces at play here, it wa...
SYDNEY, April 29 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its Life Insurance Claims and Disputes Statistics publication, covering a rolling 12-month period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. APRA's Life Insurance Claims and Disputes Statistics publication presents the key industry and entity-level claims and disputes outcomes for 13 Australian life insurers writing direct business ...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 29 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: MADELEINE KING, MINISTER FOR RESOURCES: Good morning everyone. Can I say, it's a delight to have the Prime Minister, my friend Anthony Albanese, back here in Perth for, I think it's his 40-something-th time. Thanks so much for being here today, Prime Minister. And also to my very good friend, the Premier of Western Australia, Roger Cook, and my other very good friend here today, Deputy Premier, Minist...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 29 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments are strengthening Western Australia's supply chain resilience with a landmark $1.1 billion investment for crucial road connections to the proposed future Westport container terminal in Kwinana. The Australian Government's investment of $552 million will be delivered through the upcoming Federal Budget and matched by the Western Australian Government. The proje...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 29 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: The Albanese Government is supercharging the transition to faster, more streamlined project assessments and approvals under our historic environmental law reforms. The Government will provide more than $45 million over 4 years to progress bilateral agreements with states and territories that will reduce duplication. The investment will encourage state and territory governments to prioritise progress...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 29 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: Thank you very much for that warm introduction. And I do want to thank Robyn as well for the wonderful Welcome to Country that we just received. It uplifted all of us, didn't hurt anyone. It's about bringing people together. And I thank Robyn and her son for that very warm welcome to her country. It is always a pleasure to be here in Perth and I'm grateful for the invitation to join you this morning...
India, April 28 -- Talent Skillsvarsity has announced a strategic partnership with FundEnable to launch the PGDM - IX Venture Studio, a first of its kind program designed to build intrapreneurial capabilities among young professionals and future leaders. At a time when organizations are seeking talent that can think, act, and execute like entrepreneurs, the PGDM - IX Venture Studio bridges a critical gap in traditional management education. While most MBA programs focus on theoretical framework...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 28 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the AFP, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian Border Force (ABF) The heads of police, military, customs and immigration agencies from across 24 jurisdictions will convene in Brisbane this week at the eighth annual Joint Heads of Pacific Security (JHoPS) meeting to discuss strategic priorities and advance Pacific-led responses to regional security chall...