BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 29 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers The Honourable Ann Leahy * The Crisafulli Government has delivered on another key election commitment, providing $50,000 in funding to support two Brisbane community gardens. * The Chapel Hill Community Garden and Karana Downs and Surrounds Community Garden each received $2...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 29 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Acting Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Tim Mander * Construction has started on new overtaking lanes on the Peak Downs Highway between Nebo and Clermont. * The upgrades will improve safety on a busy freight route servicing the Bowen Basin and Central Queensland communities. * Newoversize-overmass pull-over areas are also planned to support heavy ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 29 -- 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 * Workersonsitedelivering major earthworks for the new Flinders Substation, with local businesses benefiting through project contracts and support services. * TheCrisafulli Government is deliveringCopperstring,unlockingmore than $700 billion in critical minerals and drivingfu...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 29 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek * Early childhood teachers working in regulated long day care centres and kindergartens will require mandatory teacher registration under changes to boost safety of children. * Reform part of broader suite of child protection reforms being delivered by the Crisafulli Government, strengthened safeg...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 29 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: Today the independent Reserve Bank increased the cash rate by 25 basis points. The war in the Middle East is pushing up inflation and interest rates all around the world but that doesn't make it any easier for Australians. Australian workers didn't choose this war, but they are paying a hefty price for it. The war has been a disaster for the global economy. The market is pricing in multiple rate rises ...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 29 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: National Police Remembrance Day today (29 September, 2026) will mark the addition of four fallen police officers to the National Police Memorial in Canberra. The names and ranks of the fallen have been engraved on touchstone plaques, adding to the 832 members already enshrined. This year, we pay tribute to: Maxine Bembridge On 10 May, 2026, Western Australia Police Force Detective Senior Constable Maxin...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 29 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: James Glenday: Now, borrowers are bracing for yet another interest rate rise today. With the RBA expected to lift the cash rate to its highest level in almost 15years. Financial markets and economists expect the board to deliver of a quarter‑percentage‑point hike in an effort to address stubbornly high inflation. Emma Rebellato: Now, this would be the fourth interest rate hike this year, with n...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 29 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Melissa Clarke: The Reserve Bank is meeting today for the sixth time this year and financial markets and economists think it is almost certain it will raise interest rates for the fourth time. A quarter‑percentage‑point hike would take the official cash rate to 4.6percent, the highest level in 15years. Jim Chalmers is the federal Treasurer and joins the program now. Welcome to Radio National Brea...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 29 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Natalie Barr: Well, economists are all but certain interest rates will hit their highest level in 15years after the RBA meets today, and many are laying blame at parliament's door. But Treasurer Jim Chalmers has shot down claims government spending is responsible for stubbornly high inflation, instead pointing to the Iran war. It comes as the average Aussie mortgage holder prepares to pay an extra $100 a mon...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 29 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Sylvia Jeffreys: Australians are preparing for the cash rate to rise again as the Reserve Bank meets today. Tom Steinfort: Yeah. Another hike would see interest rates hit a 15year high of 4.6percent. And to discuss now, we're joined by our Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, live in Logan, Queensland. Good to see you, Treasurer. Earlier this morning we spoke to a business owner on the program, Jennifer Mann. Here's w...