CANBERRA, ACT, June 10 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: TOM STEINFORT, HOST: Welcome back to the MCG and Nine's special presentation of the state funeral for the great Neale Daniher. ALICIA LOXLEY, HOST: Joining us now is Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who led a wonderful condolence motion for Neale Daniher in Parliament a couple of weeks ago. It's a huge day, isn't it, for the Daniher family, but also the wider Australian community. ANTHONY ALBANESE, PR...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 10 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: JODIE BELYEA, MEMBER FOR DUNKLEY:Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Dunkley. And I'm very thrilled to have the Prime Minister here, Anthony Albanese, back into Dunkley. It's always a thrill to have him here with me, alongside the community. About 12 months ago, we initiated a really exceptional campaign to ensure accessible help for people in communities across Australia, and here today we're at th...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 10 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: RAF EPSTEIN, HOST:The Prime Minister,Anthony Albanese, is in Melbourne. He will be at Neale Daniher's state funeral at the MCG. Good morning, thanks for coming. ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER:Good morning. Good to be here. EPSTEIN:Look, I'll get to that really moving occasion later on. There are American attacks on Iran right now. Do you have any idea what Donald Trump is trying to achieve? PRIME ...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 10 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: EMMA REBELLATO: Well, there is a lot going on in the world at the moment, a lot going on at home, and I'm very pleased to say the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, joins us in the studio. Welcome. ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER:Good to be back here. JAMES GLENDAY: Morning. REBELLATO: Let's start with what's going on in the Middle East at the moment, because we've just heard that the US has launche...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 10 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: After 15 years of planning, seven years of construction and a year of testing; Western Sydney International Airport will welcome its first passengers on 25 October 2026. Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) is Australia's brand-new full-service airport operating curfew-free to deliver international, domestic and freight services. With Western Sydney now Australia's third-lar...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 9 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: On Monday, 8 June, 2026, an AFP senior executive employee received an infringement notice for a low-range drink driving offence in Queanbeyan, NSW. Their driving privileges were suspended in NSW for three months. Per standard practice, the AFP has initiated an internal investigation in line with the AFP's integrity framework. The AFP is committed to transparency. No further comment will be made. Disclaim...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 9 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: LISA CHESTERS: Good afternoon and welcome to all those visiting Bendigo. I am Lisa Chesters, the proud federal member for Bendigo, and so pleased to be able to welcome the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Minister for Skills and Training, Andrew Giles, back to Bendigo. It's an important visit. It's a visit where the PM said he was coming to Bendigo. I said, we are going to TAFE, and for good reas...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 9 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: Today Apple CEO Tim Cook called me to brief me on the major announcement Apple has made regarding their new online safety controls for children. Mr Cook told me these changes are in part inspired by Australia's world-leading social media age ban, as well as the continued research Apple is undertaking into the impact of social media on kids. I welcome this announcement, and I am proud of the world lead...
SYDNEY, June 9 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) congratulates Deputy Chair Margaret Cole who has been recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List. Ms Cole was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to finance through regulatory reform in the industry. Over the past five years Ms Cole has been responsible for the prudential oversight of Australia's rapidly...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 8 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's Note: Images of award recipients are available via Hightail. Two AFP officers have been recognised for their dedicated service to the Australian community in the announcement of the 2026 King's Birthday honours. Assistant Commissioner Stephen Nutt and Superintendent Alexander Middlemiss have both been awarded the Australian Police Medal in recognition of their service and achievements. Assistant ...