CANBERRA, ACT, April 16 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: The latest data from the IMF shows that Australia has surged up global rankings for best budget management to have one of the three strongest budget balances in the G20, up from 14th under our predecessors. Responsible economic management is a hallmark of the Albanese Labor Government and that's reflected in these new rankings. This is an outstanding result that shows how responsible our budgets are and ...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 16 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note: Image of droneavailable via Hightail A Sydney man was fined $8000 by Downing Centre Local Court this week (14 April, 2026) after operating a drone over critical infrastructure in Port Botany. Investigations began when AFP officers observed an unmanned drone flying in the Port Botany area on 15 January, 2026. The AFP searched the area and located a Canley Heights man, 26, in a nearby cemete...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 16 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint release between the Australian Federal Police and South Australia Police Editor's note:Footage of the arrest is available via Hightail AnAdelaideman is expected to appear inAdelaide MagistratesCourt today (16April,2026) chargedafter he allegedly coerced a teenager into producingself‑generatedchild abuse material. The AFP will allege theman, 45, posed as ayouth himself to manipulate ...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 16 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force Editor's note:images of the seized weapons are available via Hightail A Telopea man is expected to appear before Burwood Local Court today (16 April, 2026) after an AFP-led investigation into the thwarted importation of a single shot pistol. Investigations began in March, 2026, after Australian Border Force (A...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 16 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: The Albanese Labor Government has secured approximately 100 million litres of additional diesel for Australians, with two shipments coming from Brunei and South Korea. This is the first ofthe expected shipments of fuel secured under the Government's new Strategic Reserve powers. Under these new powers, Export Finance Australia (EFA) has partnered with Viva Energy to make this purchase of more than 5...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 16 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: Malaysia and Australia are deeply connected and share a longstanding friendship supported by our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. We have a common interest in ensuring our region's prosperity, security, stability and economic future. Our close relationship is grounded in strategic trust, and a mutual commitment to open markets and rules-based trade. Australia and Malaysia share deep concern over...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 15 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: This week I will engage with key international counterparts at the G20 Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' Meeting hosted by the US and the IMF‑World Bank 2026 Spring Meetings in Washington DC. I'll continue Australia's calls for an enduring ceasefire, an end to the conflict in the Middle East and the proper reopening of the Strait of Hormuz because that's what the global economy desperat...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 15 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: United States G20 and IMF meetings, fuel security, Middle East war, May Budget Jim Chalmers: I'm about to depart for important engagements with economic ministers from the G20 hosted by the United States, also the IMF World Bank meetings, and some bilateral engagements with some of Australia's key partners, including some of the most important fuel exporters to Australia. In addition to part...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 15 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: IMF World Economic Outlook, May Budget, fuel security, defence investment, immigration policy Sally Sara: The International Monetary Fund has warned of significant pressure on the global economy and inflation if the war between the US and Iran is prolonged. Its worst‑case scenario would see a global recession, inflation as high as 6percent and elevated fuel prices all the way through t...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 15 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A Queanbeyan man, 45, is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court on 26 May, 2026, charged with allegedly using social media to menace and harass a federal parliamentarian. AFP National Security Investigations (NSI) began an investigation in February, 2026, following notification of an alleged menacing and offensive post targeted at a federal parliamentarian on social media. AFP NSI officers executed se...