CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 5 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: Today, I co‑chaired the sixth Australia‑China Strategic Economic Dialogue with Chairman Zheng Shanjie of China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). This is the first time the Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) has been held for three consecutive years. Economic engagement with our biggest trading partner is crucial for regional economic stability and key for boosting trade, inves...
CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 5 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF) Editor's Note: Vision of arrest and audio are available on Hightail A Gold Coast man is expected to face Southport Magistrate's Court today (5 November, 2026) charged with online child abuse offences. An investigation started after Australian Border Force (ABF) officers identified suspected child abu...
CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 5 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A New South Wales man has been issued with a two-year good behaviour order and fined $1000 forthreatening a government advisor on social media. The man, 63, was sentenced in Wyong Local Court yesterday (4 November, 2026). The AFP's National Security Investigations (NSI) team charged the Central Coast man in August, 2026, following an investigation into a threat posted on social media, directed towards a gov...
CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 5 -- Australian Border Force issued the following news release: ​Editor's Note: Vision of arrest and audio are available on Hightail A Gold Coast man is expected to face Southport Magistrate's Court today (5 November 2026) charged with online child abuse offences. An investigation started after Australian Border Force (ABF) officers identified suspected child abuse files during an examination of a phone when the man, 41, arrived at Brisbane International Airport on 4...
CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 5 -- Australian Border Force issued the following news release: ​ The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO), the Department of Home Affairs' Australian Border Force (ABF) and the WA Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) have conducted snap inspections of businesses around Perth. Most businesses inspected were in the fast food, restaurants and cafes sector, though some were in the wholesale or retail bakery, hair and beauty, and hotel sectors, amo...
CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 5 -- Australian Border Force issued the following news release: ​​Seventeen Indonesian nationals have pleaded guilty to illegally fishing in Australian waters following the apprehension of two foreign fishing vessels by Australian authorities attached to Maritime Border Command (MBC). Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
BRISBANE, Queensland, Nov. 5 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates * Record-breaking delegation of Queensland businesses exhibiting at China International Import Expo in Shanghai. * Nearly 60 per cent of Queensland businesses at this year's expo are from the State's regions. * Queensland is open for business under the Crisafulli Government, which is backing...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Nov. 5 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli * Four members have been appointed to the Queensland Veterans' Council. * Veterans Scott Klima and John Stock, and veterans' families advocate Eden Santos will join the Council, bringing a wealth experience. * Veteran LorraineHatton OAM has been reappointed to the Council and will take on the Chair role. ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Nov. 5 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Primary Industries The Honourable Tony Perrett * The Crisafulli Government is delivering a new program toprovide specialised support to fruit and vegetable growers across regional Queensland. * Fourmobile regional officers will be establishedthrough the Connecting Regional Opportunities and Programs as part of $2.5 million investment todeliver tailored sup...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Nov. 5 -- 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 * Disaster assistance has been made available to seven councils across southern Queensland following recent storms and flash flooding. * Funds can be used for eligible activities such as counter disaster operations, emergency road repairs, and the rec...