CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 8 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: The Albanese Government is acting on the independent Defence Estate Audit, and progressing the most significant reform to Australia's Defence estate in our nation's history. Keeping Australians safe is the Government's priority, and as part of that we must ensure the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has access to facilities that are fit for purpose. In response to the independent Audit, the Government a...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Nov. 8 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development The Honourable Dale Last * Trade Mission to Indonesia begins this week with critical minerals, coal, mining support services and associated processing opportunities a key focus. * First visit to Indonesia by a QueenslandResources and Mines Minister in 17...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Nov. 8 -- 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 Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Tim Nicholls * Masterplan unveiled for The Prince Charles Hospital expansion. * Stage One delivering 100+ new beds, with expanded ED and Cardiac Cath Lab, outpatients building and mental health facility. * First new treatment spa...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Nov. 7 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli * Crisafulli Government has upgraded the Eternal Flame at Brisbane's Anzac Square ahead of Remembrance Day. * Investment to future-proof the Eternal Flame for generations to come. * TheCrisafulli Government is delivering for Queensland with practical measures to recognise services, strengthen wellbeing, a...
CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 7 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A West Australian man is scheduled to appear before Perth Magistrates Court today (7 November, 2026), after allegedly assaulting an airline crew member on a flight preparing to depart Perth Airport. The Perth man, 57, was on a flight preparing to leave from Perth, bound for Melbourne, on Friday (6 November, 2026), when he allegedly became aggressive towards airline staff and assaulted a cabin crew member. I...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Nov. 7 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation The Honourable Andrew Powell * The Crisafulli Government is celebrating the outstanding tourism operators and experiences recognised at the 2026 Queensland Tourism Awards. * The 29 award categories showcase the depth and diversity of Queensland's visitor economy, from ecotourism and events...
CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 6 -- Geoscience Australia issued the following news release: Geoscience Australia is working with partners in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to strengthen natural hazard monitoring, build local technical capability and help communities better understand geohazard risks. During a visit to Port Moresby and Lae from 19-27 October 2026, Geoscience Australia supported government and community engagement activities showcasing how the longstanding Australia-PNG geoscience partnership is c...
Tasmania, Australia, Nov. 6 -- The Tasmania Department for Education, Children and Young People issued the following news release: Posted November 6, 2026 The Definition of Educational Success has been launched. It forms part of the response to Recommendation 1 of the Independent Review of Education. It has been shaped by the voices and experiences of learners, families and carers, educators and the broader community. The definition is: My learning helps me grow and prepares me for my future...
CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 6 -- Geoscience Australia issued the following news release: Celebrating the AusSeabed win, from left: Hilary Thompson (Australian Hydrographic Office); Alex Proctor, Seabed Project and Engagement Officer (Geoscience Australia); Pip Bricher, Director National Seabed Mapping (Geoscience Australia); Patricia Kelly (Australian Institute of Marine Science); and David Robinson, A/g Chief, Place and Communities Division (Geoscience Australia). The Geoscience Australia-led AusSeab...
CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 6 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: The Governor-General has accepted my recommendation to appoint Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science, to administer the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C). This appointment reflects Minister Ayres' role contributing to oversight of the Office of Artificial Intelligence, which is designing world-leading national AI standards to ensure A...