CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 2 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: Today's National Accounts show the Australian economy grew 0.4percent in the quarter, to be 2.1percent higher through the year and 2.4percent higher in the 2025-26 financial year. This is a robust result in challenging international circumstances. It shows the resilience of Australia's economy in the face of global uncertainty and conflict. While global circumstances are challenging and people are under ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 2 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Tim Nicholls * New Queensland Health data shows 1,437 Stranded Australians remain stuck in hospitals across the State. * These patients are clinically fit for discharge but due to a lack of Commonwealth-funded aged care beds and supports they simply have nowhere to go. * Health and Ambulance Services Minister Ti...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 2 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers The Honourable Ann Leahy * The Crisafulli Government is making Queensland safer with the Large Air Tanker (LAT) arriving at Bundaberg Airport to strengthen Queensland's aerial firefighting capability. * The LAT will join the Queensland Fire Department's 14 contracted aircraf...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 2 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli * The Crisafulli Governmenthassignedfive-year Memorandum ofCooperationwith the Californian Government,duringthePremier'sTradeMission to the United States. * Partnership todrivecollaborationonAgTech, biotechnology, research and innovation and agricultural productivity, asQueensland grows itsprimary indus...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 2 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek * TheCrisafulli Government delivers a$2.75 million investment over 5 yearsto boostearly childhoodworkforcewith free training and courses. * $1,000 providedto employers to support staff participationacross Queensland. * 500 educational leaders from rural, regional, and metro areassetto gain new qua...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 2 -- 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 * Crisafulli Government opens consultation on the review of the Financial Provisioning Scheme. * Feedback will help inform recommendations to enhance the Scheme and support investment while managing financial and rehabilitation r...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 2 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations The Honourable Jarrod Bleijie * Crisafulli Government declares North to East Australia Pipeline (Stage 2) a Coordinated Project. * The potential $3 billion project will unlock a major new energy security source and supporting around 800 construction jobs. *...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 2 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Jim Chalmers: I've put out a detailed statement on today's National Accounts but let me just touch on a few elements and take your questions. As you know, growth is 0.4 in the quarter, 2.1 through the year with the revisions, and 2.4 annual. This is a robust result in really challenging international circumstances. The Australian economy is robust, it is resilient in the face of global uncertainty and conflic...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 2 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: Australia and Pacific nations have committed to strengthening regional security to respond to increasing transnational and organised crime. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Pacific leaders on Wednesday unanimously endorsed Waqa Moana, a Pacific-led maritime security initiative to counter illicit drug trafficking. Waqa Moana will focus on getting actionable intelligence into the hands of Pacific po...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 2 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: The Australian Government, in agreement with Qantas, will extend thePalau Paradise Expressdirect air service between Brisbane and Koror through to 30 November 2027, in response to strong passenger growth. Qantas will also increase flights to twice weekly during Palau's peak season, starting this December. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement following a meeting with his Palauan count...