BRISBANE, Queensland, Dec. 10 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Queensland Police Service (QPS) is honoured to recognise the distinguished service of Police Dog (PD) Gator, who has officially been piped out of service following a remarkable career protecting Queensland communities. PD Gator graduated from the QPS Police Academy on 16 November 2018, and went on to serve with the Moreton Dog Squad under the dedicated partnership of his handler, Senior Constable Tim...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Dec. 10 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: More than 3,000 gifts have been donated to disadvantaged children across South East Queensland through the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Commissioner's Christmas Gift Drive this week. Now in its 33rd year, the Commissioner's Christmas Drive collects donations from QPS members and community organisations to help bring festive cheer to vulnerable children and young people facing difficult family circ...
SYDNEY, Dec. 10 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is undertaking a consultation on targeted amendments to CPS 230 Operational Risk Management (CPS 230). These proposed changes aim to better accommodate the needs of regulated entities that maintain material arrangements with non-traditional service providers (NTSPs). Building on industry engagement throughout the year, and following October's a...
CANBERRA, ACT, Dec. 10 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: We have directed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to extend its fuel price monitoring program for an extra fiveyears. This is about making sure consumers get a better deal at the bowser through better competition and the ACCC's quarterly reports play an important role in that. The ACCC's latest quarterly report released today found average retail prices in the five largest cities were lo...
CANBERRA, ACT, Dec. 10 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: NAT LOCKE,HOST:But we just got a bit of a call from the recently married, and we're a bit dirty about the lack of invitation, Anthony Albanese. Good morning. JOEL CREASEY, HOST:Morning, Prime Minister. ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. LOCKE:Congrats on the marriage by the way. Congrats on the wedding. It looked gorgeous. PRIME MINISTER: Thank you so much. It was an absolutely lovely ...
CANBERRA, ACT, Dec. 10 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: MATT SHIRVINGTON, HOST: Welcome back. Australia's landmark social media ban for under 16s is officially in effect, with kids booted off platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat as well. NAT BARR, HOST: Well, joining us now live in the studio is Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Good morning to you. ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. And it's a proud day to be the Australian ...
CANBERRA, ACT, Dec. 9 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: interest rate decision, MYEFO, social media ban, gas strategy Jim Chalmers: Today, the independent Reserve Bank left interest rates on hold at 3.60percent. A lot of Australians would have wanted some more rate relief but wouldn't have expected it. This was the outcome widely anticipated by markets and economists, and it comes after there have already been 3 interest rate cuts this year. The 3 ...
CANBERRA, ACT, Dec. 9 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police, NSW Police Force, Australian Border Force and AUSTRAC Editor's note: Arrest, warrant and items seized vision and images are available via Hightail. A sophisticated money laundering syndicate accused of washing more than $150 million of criminal cash, with links to the large-scale importation and distribution of illicit tobacco, has been di...
SYDNEY, Dec. 9 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released the following superannuation publications which are available on the APRA website: * Quarterly Superannuation Industry Publication* Quarterly Superannuation Product Statistics* Quarterly Fund-Level Statistics Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
CANBERRA, ACT, Dec. 9 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: Today the independent Reserve Bank of Australia Monetary Policy Board kept interest rates on hold at 3.60percent as expected. While millions of Australians would have preferred more rate relief, this decision was widely anticipated by economists and markets. Inflation has moderated substantially since we came to office and that has given the Reserve Bank the confidence to cut interest rates three times thi...