The national Indigenous Justice Research Program (IJRP) has been established today as part of the Morrison Government’s commitment to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The IJRP will fund academic research relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander criminal justice and aim to reduce the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in…
Topics: Cancellation of event to host Taliban spokesperson; Queensland Premier’s state border closures; gradual reopening of international borders in line with National Plan. CHRIS KENNY: Let’s go now to the Gold Coast and catch up with the Home Affairs Minister, Karen Andrews. Thanks for joining us. Minister, I’m really keen first up to get your…
Topics: Release of Australia’s Ransomware Action Plan; cyber security; climate change and emissions reduction. NEIL BREEN: Every Wednesday I speak to Home Affairs Minister, MP for McPherson on the Gold Coast, Cabinet Minister Karen Andrews. She joins me on the line. Good morning, Minister. KAREN ANDREWS: Good morning, Neil. How are you? NEIL BREEN: I’m…
One of the Gold Coast’s most iconic attractions has received major Federal Government funding to support the construction of an exciting new exhibit, designed to attract international visitors. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (a National Trust Property) will use the investment of $2,627,500 under Round 5 of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) to incorporate an Australiana…
The Morrison Government is taking action to protect the community and economy from ransomware attacks, announcing new criminal offences, tougher penalties and a mandatory reporting regime as part of a new and comprehensive Ransomware Action Plan. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure across Australia will be better protected as…
The sentencing of three men in New South Wales Courts yesterday for separate terrorism offences demonstrate the ongoing need to keep Australians safe from those who would do us harm. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said it showed that terrorism was an enduring threat to Australians and our way of life, and that law…
Topics: Gold Coast Airport terminal expansion; importance of sticking to the National Plan; Queensland Government’s border closures. MINISTER ANDREWS: Good morning. It’s an absolute pleasure to be here at Gold Coast Airport. What I’m doing today is visiting to see what the upgrades are looking like and how progress is going. I’ve already seen enough…
As many Australians prepare to restart their travel plans, construction of the Gold Coast Airport terminal expansion continues to move ahead – and when it opens in 2022 it will transform the customer experience. The fresh, modern three-level 30,000sq m terminal expansion, which will double the floor size of the existing terminal, includes four glass…
The Morrison and Marshall Governments have taken a significant step to expand the National Cooperative Scheme on Unexplained Wealth, with South Australia signing on as a member of the scheme. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said the scheme enhances the ability of law enforcement agencies to trace, identify and seize assets that cannot be…
Topics: Finalisation of the Regional Resettlement Arrangement with PNG; cyber security; foreign interference. NEIL BREEN: Karen Andrews, every Wednesday I speak to her. She’s the Home Affairs Minister, the MP for McPherson. She’s in Federal Cabinet. She joins me on the line. Good morning to you, Minister. KAREN ANDREWS: Good morning, Neil. How are you?…