PRESS CONFERENCE - PARLIAMENT HOUSE, CANBERRA

CANBERRA, ACT, March 24 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA:It is an absolute pleasure to welcome my friend, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to Australia on her first visit as president. We are so pleased that you will address our parliament today - a historic occasion. There have been 20 leaders address joint sittings of the Australian Parliament, but you will be, Madam President, t...


WELCOME TO PRESIDENT VON DER LEYEN

CANBERRA, ACT, March 24 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: President von der Leyen. My friend. On behalf of the people of Australia, it is my great honour and pleasure to welcome you and your delegation to our National Parliament. You will shortly become one of only a handful of international leaders to have addressed our Parliament, adding your name to short list that, among others, includes President Obama, Prime Minister Modi, President Widodo, Presiden...


AUSTRALIA-EUROPEAN UNION SECURITY AND DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP

CANBERRA, ACT, March 24 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: Australia and the European Union are strengthening cooperation through a new Security and Defence Partnership. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced the Australia‑European Union Security and Defence Partnership in Canberra today which, together with the Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement, is a key aspect of our growing strategic r...


AUSTRALIA-EUROPEAN UNION FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

CANBERRA, ACT, March 24 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: After 8 years of negotiations, Australia has secured a landmark trade deal with the European Union, the world's second largest economy. The Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement will lower trade and investment barriers between Australia and the European Union - a market of around 450 million people. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leye...


OPENING REMARKS - PARLIAMENT HOUSE, CANBERRA

CANBERRA, ACT, March 24 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER:Welcome to the President of European Union, Ursula von der Leyen, my friend and your delegation. And you are so welcome here in Australia. And I can't think of a more important time than for you to be here right now, when we are reminded of the importance of friends, engaging economically, socially, and importantly in terms of our personal relations. Here in Australia,...


JOINT STATEMENT

CANBERRA, ACT, March 24 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: The Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, reaffirmed the strength of the partnership between Australia and the European Union, underpinned by shared democratic values, respect for international law, and people to people, economic, scientific and strategic links. They emphasised that Australia and the European Un...


APRA STRESS TEST SHOWS HOW THE WIDENING HOME INSURANCE PROTECTION GAP MAY IMPACT AUSTRALIA'S FINANCIAL SYSTEM RESILIENCE

SYDNEY, March 24 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its Insurance Climate Vulnerability Assessment (Insurance CVA), a prudential stress test exploring how a changing climate could affect home insurance affordability and the insurance protection gap1 over coming decades. Affordable and widely held home insurance supports a resilient and productive economy by protecting households ag...


What Actually Makes a Good Holiday? Insights from 5,000+ Couples, Backed by 30 Sundays

India, March 23 -- There is no doubt that meaningful experiences are taking precedence over generic ones. Every travel article is talking about this. So we will not. Today, we are sharing 5 unique insights that make a vacation more enjoyable.At 30 Sundays, we often ask ourselves what makes a vacation better for our audience. And nerds that we are (our founders come from IIT, IIM, and Apple), we decided to analyse more than 50 input metrics that actually lead to a better experience.We discovered ...


Cardmintra: Your Smart Platform to Apply for Personal Loans & Credit Cards in India

India, March 23 -- In today's fast-moving digital world, managing finances has become easier-but choosing the right financial product is still confusing for many Indians. From selecting the best personal loan to finding a suitable credit card, people often struggle with too many options and unclear information.Cardmintra solves this problem by offering a simple, fast, and secure platform where you can compare, analyze, and apply for personal loans and credit cards-all in one place.Whether you ar...


Root2Leaf Organic Leads Export of Premium Makhana to China, Strengthening India's Global Superfood Presence

India, March 23 -- In a landmark development for India's agricultural export sector, Root2Leaf Organic has successfully exported 5 metric tons of premium Makhana (fox nuts) from India to China, marking a significant milestone in the international journey of one of India's most valued traditional superfoods.The export represents a growing global interest in plant‑based, nutrient‑rich foods and highlights the increasing role of organized supply chains in connecting Indian farmers with ...