CANBERRA, ACT, April 22 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: Today the Government is releasing draft legislation to regulate the cash distribution sector to ensure it continues to serve the needs of Australians. This is about strengthening the cash distribution system, which is essential for the many Australians and businesses that rely on cash. It builds on our changes that make it mandatory for fuel and grocery retailers to accept cash, so Australians can contin...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 22 -- 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: Images available via Hightail. A Merrylands man appeared before the NSW Bail Division Courtstoday(22 April, 2026) charged over his alleged role in a failed 10kg ketamine import from the United Kingdom. An AFP investigation began in February, 2026, after Australian Border Force (ABF) intercepted...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 22 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police, the Therapeutic Goods Administration and AUSTRAC The AFP-led Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce (CACT) has confiscated more than $1 million suspected of being the proceeds of the unlawful sale of illicit vaping goods. On 9 April, 2026, the Supreme Court of NSW ordered the funds to be forfeited to the Commonwealth, following a multi-a...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 22 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: HAMISH MACDONALD, HOST: The PM and the Energy Minister, Chris Bowen have just wrapped up a media conference at Port Botany in Sydney. The Prime Minister is here this morning. Good morning to you, PM. ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning, Hamish. Good to be with you. MACDONALD: You've confirmed four additional cargoes of diesel have been secured for Australia through BP, Viva Energy and Exp...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 22 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: Under the Albanese Government's new Strategic Reserve powers, a further 200 million litres of additional diesel for Australia has been secured, and work has commenced with leading fertiliser companies to secure more supply at this critical time in the growing season. The Government has partnered with BP Australia and continued our partnership with Viva Energy, taking the total additional diesel secur...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 21 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: PAUL AUGÉ, PRESIDENT, BP AUSTRALIA:Thank you, Prime Minister Albanese and Mr Bowen. It's great to be here today. Today's announcement is all about making sure that Australia has the fuel it needs when it needs it, and also at a time of increased uncertainty and volatility. Thank you, Government, for the responsiveness that they have demonstrated. And the work with the EFA is a demonstration of th...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 20 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: SARAH FERGUSON, HOST:Prime Minister, welcome to 7.30. ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER:Good evening. Good to be with you, Sarah. FERGUSON:The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is volatile, as well as in the Gulf, and thinking about the last time a deal was done with the Iranians over their over their nuclear program, it took a very long time. So, speaking frankly, how bad could the consequences get ...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 20 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: Around 6.2million workers are set to benefit from the Albanese Government's $1,000 instant tax deduction, with public consultation on draft legislation commencing today. This is about making the tax system simpler and delivering more lasting cost‑of‑living relief to taxpayers. The reforms will allow workers to knock a thousand dollars off their taxable income without providing receipts when t...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 20 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police (AFP), Australian Border Force (ABF), Queensland Police Service (QPS), NSW Police Force (NSWPF) and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). Editor's Note: Vision and images available on Hightail A NSW man was charged with allegedly importing 200kg of cocaine last week, after police found the drugs on the catamaran he was s...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 20 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note: Images of the vehicle areavailable via Hightail. A Queensland man is expected to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today (20 April, 2026) charged with allegedly damaging Brisbane Airport property after entering a restricted area without authority. The AFP responded to a report from Brisbane Airport on 1 February, 2026, of a vehicle allegedly ramming an International Terminal airside gate...