I rise on behalf of Australia and this House as the Minister for Home Affairs to send my deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and constituents of Sir David Amess MP—member of parliament of the United Kingdom, dedicated lawmaker, husband, father. His tragic murder last Friday, in what UK authorities have described as an…
DetailsAustralians are another step closer to safe overseas travel with the introduction of the Australian Government’s International COVID-19 proof of vaccination. From tomorrow, 19 October 2021, Australians and Australian visa holders who have a valid passport and their COVID-19 vaccination recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) can obtain an International COVID-19 proof of vaccination.…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsTopics: 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…
DetailsTopics: 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…
DetailsOne 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsTopics: 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…
DetailsAs 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…
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