CANBERRA, ACT, Dec. 3 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: National Accounts data, Communications Minister's international engagement with the UN Kieran Gilbert: Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins us off the back of the growth figures today, softer than many had expected. Are you worried we're seeing a scenario, Treasurer, where capacity constraints are preventing the economy growing any stronger without driving up inflation? Jim Chalmers: Well, these are...
CANBERRA, ACT, Dec. 3 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: Communications Minister's international engagement with the UN, National Accounts, budget management, Coalition's policy for higher energy prices, AI investment Sarah Ferguson: Treasurer, welcome to 7:30. Jim Chalmers: Thanks very much, Sarah. Ferguson: As we just saw, Anika Wells spent $100,000 flying herself and 2 others to New York to host an event on Australia's social media ban. You'v...
CANBERRA, ACT, Dec. 3 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: National Accounts data, MYEFO, energy bill rebates, Economic Reform Agenda, housing, social media ban Patricia Karvelas: Let's begin today with the latest economic growth data from the ABS. Australia's economy grew by 0.4percent in the September quarter following growth of 0.7percent in the June quarter. It's below market expectations, but the annual rate is growing quicker than it has in more...
CANBERRA, ACT, Dec. 3 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: National Accounts, MYEFO, energy bill rebates, housing Jim Chalmers: Today's National Accounts show an uptick in annual economic growth and a stronger and broader private sector recovery. Australia's economy grew 0.4percent in the September quarter to be 2.1percent higher through the year. That means in annual terms this is the fastest growth in 2years. The really encouraging part of these num...
Belconnen, ACT, Dec. 3 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 27-year-old Duffy man will face court today after allegedly stealing from multiple retail stores across the ACT during the past three months. The man is alleged to have stolen or attempted to steal from 13 retail storesin September, October and November. Police will allege the man has stolen items such as an inflatable spa, televisions, a tent, a portable fridge freezer, a BBQ, an outside heater, a range of electrica...
Belconnen, ACT, Dec. 3 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged with multiple family violence offences overnight following a six-hour negotiated surrender. In early November, the alleged actions of a family violence offender were referred to the Domestic and Family Violence Investigation Unit (DFVIU). On the 28 November (2025), an arrest warrant was issued for the man in relation to his alleged family violence offending. DFVIU office...
Belconnen, ACT, Dec. 3 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 22-year-old man has died following atwo-vehiclecollision on Brindabella Road this evening. Police and emergency services were called toBrindabellaRoad south of theUriarraVillage about 4.50pm today (Wednesday, 3 December 2025). Initial investigationsindicatethatthe 22-year-old riding a motorbike collided with a Honda SUV. Despite the efforts of witnesses and ACT Ambulance Serviceparamedics, the man was declared deceas...
Belconnen, ACT, Dec. 3 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing isseeking dash-cam footageofa single vehicle collisionthatoccurredin ParkeslastFriday night. About 8:30pm(Friday 28 November 2025), police were called to a single vehicle collision on Kings Avenue in Parkes, where a black Mazda 3sedan, bearingACT registrationYNL44A,had collided with a concrete wall. Members of the publichadearlierobservedthe sedantravelling at excessive speeds before losing control and hit...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Dec. 3 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has celebrated a significant milestone as the organisation's Disability Network marked its first anniversary. Established on 26 November 2024, the QPS Disability Network seeks to promote inclusivity, accessibility, and support for members across the organisation who live with disabilities, whether personally or through loved ones. Over the last 12 months, the Netw...
CANBERRA, ACT, Dec. 3 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: Today's National Accounts show an uptick in annual economic growth and a stronger and broader private sector recovery. Growth in the private sector is picking up pace, powered by the strongest growth in private investment in almost fiveyears. The biggest story in the National Accounts is the very strong growth in business investment and investment in homes. This is a positive and promising result and show...