CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 17 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: A Queanbeyan man, 42 has been convicted and fined $2,750 by the ACT Magistrates Court today (17 August, 2026) for possessing prohibited weapons and threatening a federal parliamentarian. The AFP's National Security Investigations (NSI) team began an investigation in March, 2026, and linked a social media post threatening a federal parliamentarian to the Queanbeyan man. In April, 2026, Canberra NSI officer...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 17 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg * Bus network improvements to begin from 7 September, helping customers make the most of the newly opened Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 extension. * This includes a new Route 701, which will deliver frequent connections between The Pines, Elanora, Burleigh Heads, Varsity Lakes and Robina. * Improved ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 17 -- 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 has delivered the first 11 satellite communication units to Rural Fire Service Queensland brigades, marking the beginning of a statewide rollout to more than 400 brigades. * 10 pilot satellite communication units have been...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 17 -- 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 * The Crisafulli Government has delivered almost $600,000 to 10 artists to tour vibrant arts experiences across Queensland. * Queenslanders living in regional and remote communities will experience innovative multi-art events, visual art exhibitions, music, dance and cultural storytelling through th...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 17 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Primary Industries The Honourable Tony Perrett * Australia's fruit fly managementstrengthenedto protect export market access with almost $5 million investment. * The new infrastructure will help to deliver improved fumigation, orchid and pest management testing facilities for research.   * Strengthens national response to exotic f...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 17 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership The Honourable David Janetzki Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development The Honourable Dale Last * Up to 200 construction jobs and 60 ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 17 -- 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 has secured the future of the blockbuster Pacific Airshow event, supporting local tourism operators, hotels, restaurants and businesses across the Gold Coast. * The Pacific Airshow is the only event of its kind in Australia, transfor...
CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 16 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: Buongiorno and happy Ferragosto. This is a fantastic celebration. Of course, today I want to pay tribute and begin by thanking as well the faith leaders, including His Grace, Bishop Umbers, for the procession. Because today is, of course, in acknowledgement of the feast, celebrating the Assumption into Ascension into Heaven of the Virgin Mary. It is also a celebration that goes back many hundreds o...
CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 16 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: The Albanese Government and Minns Government have reached an agreement to deliver a NSW Gun Buyback Scheme to reduce the number of firearms and make communities safer. New South Wales will be the first state to commence the Commonwealth Government's National Gun Buyback Scheme, with both governments agreeing to share the costs of the buyback 50:50. Following the deadly antisemitic terrorist attack at...
CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 16 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER:Good morning. Can I begin by passing on the thoughts of the Australian government to our close friends and partners in Indonesia, and all those who've been affected by the very significant earthquake that struck there yesterday morning. I extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives. Australian officials in Indonesia c...