CANBERRA, ACT, June 24 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show headline inflation fell in both monthly and annual terms. Inflation came off substantially in the month of May and moderated in annual terms. This is the second consecutive month that headline inflation has moderated. Today's data was much better than market expectations and forecasts. Headline inflation fell 0.7 per cent in the month of May 2026...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 24 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: An Adelaide man has been charged with allegedly posting threatening messages online, including antisemitic posts on social media. The AFP's National Security Investigations (NSI) team launched an investigation in October 2025 after it received reports of a series of online antisemitic comments and threats, including towards a Commonwealth official. AFP investigators allegedly linked some of the posts to a ...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 24 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A Seven Hills man appeared in Blacktown Local Court today (24 June, 2026) for allegedly producing and possessing child abuse material, including about 100 images generated by artificial intelligence. The man, 29, was charged after AFP investigators executed a search warrant at a Seven Hills residence in western Sydney yesterday (23 June, 2026). Two mobile phones, a laptop and a hard drive were seized duri...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 24 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A Sydney man has faced Parramatta Local Court today (24 June, 2026), charged with allegedly sending offensive emails to a Commonwealth official. The AFP's National Security Investigations (NSI) team began an investigation in May 2026, after a series of emails were sent to a Commonwealth official between February and May 2026. Police linked the man, 43, to the alleged abusive emails and arrested him at a ...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 24 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: inflation data, housing, passports, AI investment, Queensland state budget Jim Chalmers: Well, the new inflation numbers show that inflation came down again in monthly and in annual terms as well. Inflation came off quite substantially in the month of May and we also saw it moderate in annual terms as well. This is the second consecutive month that we've seen headline inflation fall in our ec...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 24 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: One week to go: Bundle of joy for new parents as paid parental leave expands to 6 months In one week, the Albanese Labor Government will deliver a major expansion of Paid Parental Leave, helping new parents spend more time at home with their newest family member. From 1 July eligible families will be able to access up to 26 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, backed by the Government. Thanks to Labor's ch...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 23 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: The Albanese Government is another step closer to delivering its tax reforms for workers, home buyers, and businesses. These reforms will make it easier for Australians to buy their first home, cut taxes for over 13 million workers, and better align the tax treatment of labour and asset income. Today the Greens have confirmed they will support passage of the first tranche of tax reform legislation. It is...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 23 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A Montenegro national is expected to appear before Downing Centre Local Court today (23 June, 2026), charged with threatening aviation security at Sydney Airport. AFP officers at Sydney Airport responded to an incident on Sunday (21 June, 2026), after receiving information about an alleged bomb threat made on board a Turkish Airlines flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Police will allege while th...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 23 -- 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/footage of the operation are available via Hightail. Six NSW men have been charged following an AFP investigation into the alleged importation of 120kg of cocaine concealed inside vehicle transmissions shipped from the United States, which led to the discovery of a commercial-scale clandest...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 23 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A Mayfield man is scheduled to appear in Newcastle Local Court on 30 July, 2026, charged with allegedly posting a video threatening a Federal parliamentarian. The AFP's National Security Investigations (NSI) team began an investigation in June 2026, after receiving a report of concerning content being posted on a social media platform, including threats to harm a high office holder. Further inquiries revea...