CANBERRA, ACT, June 23 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: The Albanese Government is another step closer to delivering its tax reforms for workers, home buyers, and businesses. These reforms will make it easier for Australians to buy their first home, cut taxes for over 13 million workers, and better align the tax treatment of labour and asset income. Today the Greens have confirmed they will support passage of the first tranche of tax reform legislation. ...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 23 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, and I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging. I also acknowledge Her Excellency the Governor-General, Sam Mostyn; Australian Defence Force leaders; Australian War Memorial Chair Kim Beazley; Australian War Memorial Director Matt Anderson; and my colleagues from across the Parliament. I extend my respects to al...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 22 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: I consider Keir Starmer a friend and I'm thinking of him on what must be a very tough day. Serving in public life is a tremendous privilege but politics can also be a harsh business. When the time comes for Keir to leave Downing Street, he can be proud of the contribution he has made to the country he loves and to the Labour Party that he led back to Government in 2024. I'm grateful for the opportun...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 22 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: The Albanese Government has today introduced new legislation to cut fuel taxes for another month to help take the sting out of petrol prices for Australian motorists and businesses. This is about providing more responsible help with the cost of living because we know that while fuel prices have moderated, Australians are still under pressure. This will cut fuel excise on petrol and diesel by 16cents per l...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 22 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A Queensland man is scheduled to appear in Gympie Magistrates Court on 3 August, 2026, charged with allegedly sending offensive emails to a federal parliamentarian. The AFP's National Security Investigations (NSI) team began inquiries in April, 2026, after a report from the electoral office of a federal parliamentarian alleged the receipt of offensive and threatening emails and voice messages. Police linke...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 22 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release by the Queensland Joint Organised Crime Taskforce (QJOCTF) agencies Editor's note: Vision of arrests and warrant activity is available via Hightail. The AFP has seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine - the largest ever cocaine seizure in Australia - as part of an investigation into an organised crime plot to import and distribute significant quantities of border-controlled drugs along A...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 22 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: The Albanese Government has announced the nation's largest ever defence export, with the signing of a government-to-government arrangement with Canada to export an Australian Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) system. This $2.5 billion agreement marks the first international sale of Australia's world-leading OTHR technology, building on the proven success of the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) wh...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 22 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: Today the Prime Minister convened National Cabinet for the sixth time since the conflict in the Middle East began. At today's meeting Energy Minister Chris Bowen and Fuel Supply Taskforce Coordinator Anthea Harris provided an update on Australia's fuel security. Australia's fuel supply outlook remains secure in the near term, however we are working hard to prepare for contingencies in the event of su...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 21 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: The Albanese Government will extend fuel excise relief for another month, making petrol and diesel 16 cents per litre cheaper versus normal prices for July, saving Australians around $11 per tank. This is more temporary support that will help take the sting out of petrol prices and help Australians with the cost of living. In addition, the Albanese Government will reduce the Heavy Vehicle Road Us...
CANBERRA, ACT, June 21 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: KIERAN GILBERT: Prime Minister, thanks for your time. So, why have you made this call to continue the fuel excise relief? ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: We know that families are still under pressure, and we also know that the impact of this conflict on the other side of the world will have a long economic tail to it, so there's still some uncertainty that oil prices come down this week. We want ...