Tasmania, Australia, Oct. 26 -- The Tasmania Department for Education, Children and Young People issued the following news release: Posted October 26, 2026 Children and young people have the right to be heard and take part in decisions that affect their lives. To mark Children's Week, we've launched our new Participation and empowerment guide. The guide helps organisations, professionals and communities work with children and young people in meaningful ways. It has been developed in partne...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 26 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: The first international arrival to Australia's newest full-service airport has touched down, with Air New Zealand NZ165 from Auckland landing at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport earlier this morning. After a short stopover, a full flight was boarded for the return leg and NZ166 departed. This is the first of three weekly return flights between Western Sydney International Airpo...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 26 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: As the House meets for the first time since the horrific events of last Monday, it is appropriate that our very first act is to speak about the Member for Indi, Dr Helen Haines. Her husband, Phil Haines, is with us this morning. He has shown a level of grace that, for most of us, is simply beyond reckoning. This morning Phil spoke lovingly of Helen's superpowers as empathy, kindness and compassion. ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 26 -- 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 Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek * The Crisafulli Government is delivering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to eight Queensland students and two teacher chaperones. * Recipients of the 2027 Premier's Anzac Prize will travel overseas to walk in the...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 26 -- 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 Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity The Honourable Deb Frecklington Minister for Police and Emergency Services The Honourable Dan Purdie Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support and Minister for Corrective Services The Honourable Laura Gerber *...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 26 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Paul Sakkal: The Treasurer's position is known to be one of, if not the, most difficult spots in any Australian Cabinet in modern history and now is no different. On the domestic front, interest rates are at a 15year high and maybe an 18year high if the RBA jacks up rates again on Cup Day. Overseas, Donald Trump's war is keeping prices elevated. All of this as Labor comes under considerable political pressure...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 25 -- 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'd like to thank and Wurundjeri Elder Jason Tweedie for the smoking ceremony, and John Terrick for that wonderful yidaki performance. I would also like to acknowledge Her Excellency Governor Margaret Beazley, Western Sydney International chair Paul O'Sullivan,...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 25 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: At 11am Australian Eastern Daylight Time, JQ362 will take off from Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, the first passenger flight for this brand new Airport. Hundreds of spectators will also be in attendance as the full capacity Jetstar Airbus A320 takes off for the maiden passenger voyage, connecting Western Sydney to the Gold Coast for the first time. This Airport has been 40 ...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 25 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: This weekend, history will be made in Western Sydney. On Sunday, the first domestic flight will take off from Western Sydney International Airport. And on Monday, the first international flight will do the same. For the first time in more than 50 years, Australia is opening a major new airport. It's a milestone that has been decades in the making and one that belongs to the people of Western S...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 24 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli * The Honourable Amanda Stoker appointed Minister in the Crisafulli Government. * NatalieMarr appointed to assistant ministry. * Both appointments sworn in by Governor today and will join the Government's work to deliver a fresh start for Queensland. The Premier has today announced the appointment of...