CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 11 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: Today marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, which claimed the lives of thousands of innocent people in the United States and from countries around the world. On this solemn day, we remember the2,977peoplekilledin New York, Washington DC and in Pennsylvania, including 10 Australians whose lives were tragically cut short far from home. We acknowledge the grief carried by the...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 11 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership The Honourable David Janetzki From the moment the Crisafulli Government was elected, I warned Queensland had inherited an inevitable credit rating downgrade after a decade of Labor's fiscal vandalism. Today's decision by S&P Global Ratings and their rationale confirms what we've been warning is true. The...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 11 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg * The Crisafulli Government has launched the Queensland Freight Delivery Plan 2026, delivering a clear roadmap to strengthen freight productivity, reliability and safety across the State. * The plan outlines 70 actions to improve freight access, connectivity, resilience and efficiency over the next ...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 11 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the AFP, National Anti-Corruption Commission, and the Australian Taxation Office Editor's Note:Vision of the operational activity is available viaHightail. An Australian Taxation Office (ATO) staff member has been charged with corruption-related offences as part of a joint AFP, National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), and ATO investigation. The Gold Coast man, 32,...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 11 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Steve Austin: Fiveminutes past 10, broadcasting live from the Grand Plaza Shopping Centre at Browns Plains. Well if you open- so I went to the local newsagent there at Grand Plaza and grabbed 3 newspapers. The Financial Review, The Australian and The Courier Mail, and let me read you the headlines in different of the pages. First of all, the Fin Review says 'Queensland faces credit rating downgrade, amid bud...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 11 -- 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 Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers The Honourable Ann Leahy * The Crisafulli Government is delivering on a key election commitment to strengthen water security and community safety with constructio...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 10 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: The Albanese Labor Government's legislation to protect taxpayers and ensure foreign residents pay a fair share of tax has passed the Parliament. This will bring the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) treatment of foreign residents more into line with the treatment of Australians and ensure they pay tax on Australian real property. The legislation also strengthens the tax system by putting in place stronger penaltie...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 10 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Tim Nicholls * The Crisafulli Government has invested $6.9 million to upgrade staff accommodation at Goondiwindi Hospital, supporting health professionals to work and stay in the region. * Labor left Queensland with a 21 per cent gap in the rural and remote medical workforce after their decade of decline. * Th...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 10 -- 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 delivered another record hazard reduction burn program across Queensland's parks and protected areas, with almost 1 million hectares treated. * The record-breaking result was delivered as part of the Crisafulli Government's More...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 10 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership The Honourable David Janetzki * Doorsofficiallyopen at newcentrefor The Everyday Foundationin Nambour, putting food on the tablefor vulnerable Queenslanders. * The expanded affordable food outlet was made possible through a $1 million investment by the Crisafulli Government,deliveringongoingcost of living ...