CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 19 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: On Tuesday I will join my international counterparts at the Asia‑Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting in Hong Kong, meet bilaterally with the Chinese Finance Minister, and engage with big investors from across our region. This is all about enhancing our fuel and energy security, engaging with key trading partners, and promoting Australia as a premier investment destination i...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 19 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: The Albanese Government is delivering reforms to reduce regulatory burden on business by making company reporting better targeted and more effective. These changes will save business over $210million in compliance costs each year and are part of the broadest productivity reform agenda in decades. Today we are releasing draft regulations for consultation to update the reporting thresholds for proprietary c...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 19 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note: A photo of a device is available in Hightail. A Bentleigh East man is expected to appear in Melbourne Magistrates' Court today (19 October, 2026) charged over the alleged importation of 71 conducted energy devices into Victoria. Investigations started on 13 August, 2026, after the AFP was alerted to a suspicious parcel at a Melbourne Airport parcel sorting facility. A subsequent examinatio...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 19 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note:Translated media releases in Russian, Chinese, Farsi and Hindi areavailable via Hightail. AFP video/audio grabs with speakers in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi and Farsi languages are alsoavailable via Hightail. The AFP is urging communities across Australia to remain vigilant against foreign interference and report any suspicious or unusual activity. The reminder follows the conviction ...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 19 -- Australian Border Force issued the following news release: ​​ A multi-agency operation has resulted in two men, aged 48 and 52, being charged with interfering with offshore petroleum installations or operations, contrary to section 603 of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, an offence carrying a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment. The charges follow the alleged unlawful access of an offshore gas platform located approximatel...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 19 -- 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 is backing Queenslanders with experience in key industries to get formal qualifications by funding relevant training and assessment. * Tradie Skills Recognition program will boost productivity in priority industries including automotive and manufacturing, while Co...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 19 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership The Honourable David Janetzki * AGL, ANZA Power, APA Group and Quinbrook shortlisted to progress to the next stage of the competitive tender process to deliver 400MW of new gas-fired generation. * Strong market response to government tender sees all 10 qualified proponents submit indicative proposals. * I...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 19 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation The Honourable Andrew Powell Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games The Honourable Tim Mander * The Crisafulli Government is bringing the Rugby League World Cup closer to Queensland communities, with free fan experiences and exclu...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 19 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games The Honourable Tim Mander * The Crisafulli Government is delivering new and upgraded facilities for grassroots sporting clubs across the Sunshine Coast. * Coolum Football Club set to benefit from upgrades under Round 2 of the Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program. * 119 projects alr...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 18 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg * The new Bribie Island Bridge will be four-lanes, with the preferred design unveiled. * The existing bridge will be converted into a shared walkway for pedestrians and cyclists. * Geotechnical investigations will ...