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 ...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 8 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and the Royal Thai Police. Editor's note: script segments are available via Hightail. The AFP and Royal Thai Police have uncovered a script used by cybercriminals in a Cambodian scam compound to impersonate AFP officers and target unwitting Australian victims. The script was unearthed when the Royal Thai Miliary discovered the compound in ...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 8 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A suspected intoxicated man who allegedly harassed airline staff is set to appear in Perth Magistrates Court today (8 June, 2026). He is one of two men scheduled to face charges in Perth Magistrates Court today in relation to separate incidents at Perth Airport on 20 May, 2026. He was charged with one count of disorderly behaviour in public, contrary to section 74A of the Criminal Code Act (WA), which carr...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 8 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force Editor's note: Arrest footage and images can be downloaded here. A Sydney man, 31, has been charged following a joint-agency investigation on alleged child-like sex doll offences. An investigation began in late May, 2026, after Australian Border Force (ABF) officers intercepted an air cargo consignment add...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 8 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: With the passing of Father Michael Tate AO, we grieve for an outstanding Australian whose life was defined by conviction, faith and service. Michael's contribution to our nation was extraordinary in both its breadth and its depth. He excelled as a parliamentarian, minister, diplomat and, ultimately, as a Catholic priest. As a Senator for Tasmania, and later Minister for Justice in the Hawke and Keatin...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 8 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER:Good morning. Australia has lost one of our brightest lights and our biggest hearts. Professor Richard Scolyer was a truly remarkable man. He was a personal friend, a neighbour of mine in Camperdown for many years, a proud inner Westie, a great Australian. As a joint 2024 Australian of the year, Professor Scolyer took his place in the national spotlight with determinatio...