BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 27 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity The Honourable Deb Frecklington * The Crisafulli Government has introduced new laws to criminalise the creation of non-consensual intimate images generated or altered using digital technology. * The reformsprioritise victims' rights to privacy, dignity and autonomy over the interests of offenders who...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 27 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games The Honourable Tim Mander * The Crisafulli Government is helping more young Queenslanders access swimming lessons through Play On! Learn to Swim vouchers. * Eligible families can access up to $150 per child aged 0-4 for swimming lessons. * More than 7,500 vouchers were redeemed last finan...
SYDNEY, Oct. 27 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has today released a response to its consultation on the transition of superannuation data collections from Direct to APRA (D2A) to APRA Connect. APRA is updating the reporting standards to ensure consistency with other collections in APRA Connect. The response to the consultation, including non-confidential submissions and finalised reporting ...
SYDNEY, Oct. 27 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: To: All Registrable Superannuation Entity (RSE) licensees The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority ('APRA') is finalising the following proposals to: * amend Reporting Standard SRS 533.0 Asset Allocation (SRS 533.0) and Reporting Standard SRS 610.2 Membership Profile (SRS 610.2), and update associated definitions in Reporting Standard SRS 101.0 Definitions for Superannuation Data Collection...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 27 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A New South Wales man is scheduled to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today (27 October, 2026), after allegedly assaulting an airline staff member and causing damage inside the Brisbane Airport terminal. The Portland man, 51, was at a boarding gate yesterday when it is alleged he became aggressive towards airline staff before striking a staff member in the chest and damaging airline equipment on a cou...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 27 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: The Albanese Government is today introducing legislation to better incentivise innovation and investment and grow our economy. This Bill is all about supporting businesses and start‑ups, backing more research and making the tax system more sustainable. Our reforms will mean that for Australians looking to invest and grow their wealth, the concessions in the tax system are targeted at starting a new ...
Tasmania, Australia, Oct. 26 -- The Tasmania Department for Education, Children and Young People issued the following news release: Posted October 26, 2026 Children and young people have the right to be heard and take part in decisions that affect their lives. To mark Children's Week, we've launched our new Participation and empowerment guide. The guide helps organisations, professionals and communities work with children and young people in meaningful ways. It has been developed in partne...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 26 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: The first international arrival to Australia's newest full-service airport has touched down, with Air New Zealand NZ165 from Auckland landing at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport earlier this morning. After a short stopover, a full flight was boarded for the return leg and NZ166 departed. This is the first of three weekly return flights between Western Sydney International Airpo...
CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 26 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: As the House meets for the first time since the horrific events of last Monday, it is appropriate that our very first act is to speak about the Member for Indi, Dr Helen Haines. Her husband, Phil Haines, is with us this morning. He has shown a level of grace that, for most of us, is simply beyond reckoning. This morning Phil spoke lovingly of Helen's superpowers as empathy, kindness and compassion. ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 26 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek * The Crisafulli Government is delivering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to eight Queensland students and two teacher chaperones. * Recipients of the 2027 Premier's Anzac Prize will travel overseas to walk in the...