CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 17 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: JAMES MARAPE, PRIME MINISTER OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Alright, thank you very much. And to Papua New Guinea, happy 50th anniversary. Yesterday was reflection, yesterday was our commemoration of our 50th anniversary of democracy, a free market economy, freedom of religion, freedom of worship and existing as an independent state. And we are pleased, I am pleased on behalf of every son and daughter of our co...
Belconnen, ACT, Sept. 17 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 27-year-old Belconnen man has been charged with driving and family violence offences following a pursuit through inner south suburbs last night. Last Saturday (13 September 2025), the man allegedly assaulted his partner and fled from police. Following an investigation into the matter, an arrest warrant for the man was issuedon Monday (15 September 2025). About 1:30am this morning (Wednesday, 17 September 2025), pol...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 17 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: low carbon liquid fuels announcement, climate target, climate change, Coalition's economic record, multinationals paying a fairer share of tax, ANZ Kara Cook: Well good morning everyone and welcome to the Ampol Lytton refinery in Bonner. My name is Kara Cook, I'm the federal Member here and I'm so delighted to welcome all of these wonderful people behind me, including Treasurer Jim Chalmers ...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 17 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: The AFP has charged a detainee at the Melbourne Immigration Detention Centre (MIDC) in Victoria for allegedly assaulting detention security officers on two separate occasions. The man, 22, from South Sudan, allegedly assaulted two male officers on 29 August, 2025. He allegedly punched the first security officer in an unprovoked attack, then struck the second when he attempted to intervene. Both suffered br...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 17 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint release between the Australian Federal Police and Western Australia Police Force A West Australian man who admitted to downloading and sharing thousands of child abuse material files via free messenger applications has been sentenced to five years' imprisonment by the Bunbury District Court. The man, 61, was sentenced on Monday (15 September, 2025) after pleading guilty to 10 offences. He ...
SYDNEY, Sept. 17 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a response to the consultation on a set of minor proposals for instruments relating to section 66 of the Banking Act 1959. APRA's proposals pertained to section 66 exemption and determination instruments that are due to sunset later this year or that require updating to reflect current practice. The consultation response letter, ...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 17 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: The Albanese Government is investing $1.1billion to help unlock the vast economic opportunities on offer from low carbon liquid fuels. This is all about helping to maximise the economic and industrial benefits of the shift to clean energy and net zero. This investment will help ensure we have strong supply chains for the more sustainable fuels that can power our trucks, cargo ships and planes into the fu...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 16 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: As part of the celebrations of 50 years of Papua New Guinea's independence, Australia will support the construction of a new ministerial wing for Papua New Guinea's National Parliament. This gift recognises our common understanding of the democratic principles that underpin the modern Australia-PNG relationship, and the role of our parliaments in reflecting the voices of our people. The concept of y...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 16 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: PETER STEFANOVIC, HOST: Well, Independence Day celebrations have taken place in Papua New Guinea this morning. Our chief anchor, Kieran Gilbert is there right now alongside a special guest, the Prime Minister. KIERAN GILBERT, HOST:Pete, thank you very much. Joining us is the Prime Minister, who's been a special guest here for the 50th anniversary of independence. And your counterpart, your friend, Ja...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 16 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between AFP and Australian Border Force (ABF) A south west Sydney man is expected to appear before the Downing Centre Local Court today (16 September, 2025) charged with allegedly soliciting and possessing child abuse material. The AFP Child Protection Operations team charged the man, 58, on 21 July, 2025 at Sydney International Airport, after receiving a report of crime from...