CANBERRA, ACT, July 30 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: quarterly inflation figures, productivity, Reform Roundtable Jim Chalmers: These are very welcome inflation numbers. They are a powerful demonstration of the progress that Australians have made together in the fight against inflation. These numbers represent remarkable, outstanding progress when you consider that when we came to office headline inflation was 3 times higher than what it is in...
CANBERRA, ACT, July 30 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: latest inflation data, headline and underlying inflation fall again, interest rates, ABS' monthly inflation reporting, responsible economic management KieranGilbert: Let's get some more reaction to that inflation number. Joining me is the Treasurer, JimChalmers. Treasurer, thanks for your time. The RBA shocked everyone at its last meeting. The governor said she wanted to see this number. Sure...
CANBERRA, ACT, July 30 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note: Video grabs from AFP Commander Helen Schneider are available via Hightail. Modern slavery. Human trafficking. Forced marriage. They are horrific crimes many people would imagine only happen overseas. But they could be unfolding in your city, your town, your street or your neighborhood. It is a grim reality hiding in plain sight in modern Australia. And one the AFP is pulling back the curtains...
CANBERRA, ACT, July 30 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A South Australian man is expected to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court today (30 July, 2025) after being charged with possessing child abuse material. The South Australia Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (SA JACET) charged the man, 33, yesterday (29 July, 2025) after investigating a report from the United States' National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) about an online user uplo...
CANBERRA, ACT, July 30 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint release between the Australian Federal Police, Victoria Police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Editor's note:Arrest vision available via Hightail. The Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) has arrested a man over his alleged role in the arson that severely damaged the Adass Israel Synagogue in December 2024. The Werribee man, 21, will be interviewed in relatio...
CANBERRA, ACT, July 30 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note: Images of the seizure are available via Hightail The Costa Rica Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) has arrested six people allegedly responsible for sending 32kg of cocaine to Australia concealed in a shipment of inflatable boats. Inquiries in Australia and overseas began in June 2023, after Australian Border Force (ABF) officers detected the illicit drugs in a sea cargo consignment from Co...
CANBERRA, ACT, July 30 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint release between Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force Editor's note: Images available via Hightail An Australian-Afghan dual citizen faced the Adelaide Magistrates Court today (30 July, 2025) after allegedly attempting to import about 500g of heroin into Australia in his suitcase. Using intelligence-led screening and officer intuition, Australian Border Force (ABF) officers...
Belconnen, ACT, July 30 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is alerting Canberrans of possible traffic disruptions tomorrow morning (Thursday, 31 July 2025) due to a wide-load escort. Police will be providing an escort from Mitchell to Campbell between 9:45am and 10:30am. The escort will travel along the Federal Highway and Majura Parkway before taking Fairbairn Avenue to the Australian War Memorial. Drivers who find themselves in delayed traffic are reminded to o...
Belconnen, ACT, July 30 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 36-year-old man will facecourt today after allegedly threatening to kill his property manager. On Monday (28 July 2025) morning, police allege the man sent several messages to his property manager, including threats to kill her. The incident was reported to police and yesterday (Tuesday, 29 July 2025), the man was arrested at his home in Lyneham. Police will also allege the man repeatedly attended the woman's workp...
SYDNEY, July 30 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has proposed changes to its bank licensing framework aimed at simplifying and speeding up the licensing process and better supporting new entrants to the banking sector. APRA is responsible for licensing new banks, credit unions and building societies - collectively known as authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs). In doing so, APRA seeks...