BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 23 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has been awarded Bronze Tier Status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), the leading national benchmark for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in workplaces across Australia. This recognition reflects QPS's ongoing commitment to building a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Developed in 2010, the AWEI provides a comprehensive r...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 23 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Nine North Queensland State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers were recognised for their exceptional efforts at the 2026 Australia Day Achievement Awards held in Townsville last night. The awards are presented annually to Queensland SES staff and volunteers whose efforts have exceeded the normal course of duty within the previous year. SES Chief Officer Mark Armstrong said the awards offered an oppo...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 23 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Queensland authorities are urging boaties and beachgoers to put safety first on the water this long weekend, one of the busiest and highest‑risk periods on the state's waterways. With waterways expected to be bustling, Queensland Water Police, Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) and Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) are joining forces to help everyone enjoy a safe and memorable break. Water Police S...
CANBERRA, ACT, Jan. 23 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: MARK GIBSON, HOST:That is Dr Hawke. Yes, Dr Hawke with Walk Right In on 720 ABC Perth. And kind of appropriate, because walking right into the studio is the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, who had a little spring in his step listening to that. ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER:Good morning Mark. Yeah, I haven't heard that for many a year, but they were a fun band, weren't they? GIBSON:We're bringing...
CANBERRA, ACT, Jan. 22 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: When we look to Bondi, we see it not just as a beach, but as a part of our promise to the world. A welcoming embrace. That famous crescent of sand and water where there is room for everyone. A place where nothing should break but the waves. And yet there on that most fateful of evenings, our hearts were collectively shattered. The terrorist attack was anything but random. It was antisemitic. Jewish ...
Belconnen, ACT, Jan. 22 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A51-year-oldCampbellman will facecourttoday after allegedly stealingalmost $5,000 worth of alcohol from bottle shops 21 times since October. Police will allege the manstole alcohol from two stores in Dickson and the citybetween 6 October 2025 and 21 January 2026. On one occasion, the man enteredastore three times in one day, allegedly stealingmore than $800 worth of alcohol. Following enquiries, police attended an ad...
CANBERRA, ACT, Jan. 22 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Joint press conference with The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Member for Kingston Subjects: National Day of Mourning, labour force data, OECD report Amanda Rishworth: Thanks for joining us today. Before I discuss the labour force data that's just been released, I did want to acknowledge today is the National Day of Mourning and acknowledge the 15 Australian...
CANBERRA, ACT, Jan. 22 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: National Day of Mourning for the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, future of Greenland, engagement with international counterparts, the global economy, Coalition collapse, OECD report, the Budget Sally Sara: Jim Chalmers is the federal Treasurer and joins me in the studio this morning. Treasurer, welcome back to Breakfast. Jim Chalmers: Thanks very much, Sally. Sara: What do yo...
SYDNEY, Jan. 22 -- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority issued the following media release: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) notes today's announcement by in1Bank Limited (in1Bank) that it intends to return all funds to depositors and relinquish its licence to operate as an authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI). The decision to relinquish its ADI licence has been taken by in1Bank. APRA will monitor the return of&...
CANBERRA, ACT, Jan. 22 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: Australia's job market continues to deliver strong outcomes under the Albanese Government, with a record number of people in work, and the unemployment rate remaining low. Australia's unemployment rate decreased in December, to 4.1percent. The labour force participation rate rose to 66.7percent, showing that Australians are staying engaged in work or finding work. In December 65,200 more people were in wo...