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...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 8 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: With the passing of Richard Scolyer, we have lost one of our brightest lights and one of our biggest hearts. As the joint 2024 Australian of the Year, Professor Scolyer took his place in the national spotlight with determination and purpose as he very publicly dealt with his glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Every day, this remarkable man - the cancer specialist who became his own subj...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 7 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: CORINNE MULHOLLAND, SENATOR FOR QUEENSLAND:Welcome to the sunny Sunshine Coast, particularly to our Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. It is wonderful to have you here at the Caloundra Urgent Care Clinic. Can I also say a big welcome to the team from Ochre Health, including Hamish and Dr. Eric, as well, and Ashley, who's going to be the new nurse here at the clinic. It's wonderful to have you all here. It...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 6 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: * The Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, welcomed the Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, to Noosa, Australia on 6 June for their third Annual Leaders' Meeting. * Prime Ministers acknowledged the Gubbi Gubbi people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands of the meeting and recognised any other people or families with connection to the ...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 6 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA: Thanks for joining us. I was absolutely delighted to host Prime Minister Luxon in Queensland today for our Annual Meeting. Australia has no closer partner than New Zealand. We are family. And we share values, we share history and we're two of the world's most integrated economies. And the meeting that we had beforehand as well with business leaders really h...