Topics: vandalism of campaign signs, cost of living, Queensland Premier poor judgement NEIL BREEN: Home Affairs Minister, MP for McPherson on the Gold Coast, joins us on a Wednesday, she’s on the line. Good morning, Minister. KAREN ANDREWS: Good morning Neil, how are you? NEIL BREEN: I’m well, thanks. Election campaigns always bring out some stupid stuff, there’s…
Topics: Australian Border Force’s Operation Jardena; reopening of international borders; welcoming tourists back to Australia. ROSS VASTA: Welcome to the electorate of Bonner, I’m the member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, and I’m very, very proud to have the ABF here in my electorate. They do an outstanding job, and we’re here to demonstrate some of…
On Monday, for the first time in almost two years, the Gold Coast will welcome back international tourists and travellers to our stunning part of the world. I want to thank Gold Coasters for their patience and resilience during what has been an extremely challenging time. Tourism is the lifeblood of the Gold Coast and…
Australia will reopen to all fully vaccinated visa holders, welcoming the return of tourists, business travellers, and other visitors from 21 February. These changes will ensure we protect the health of Australians, while we continue to secure our economic recovery. Australia’s health system has demonstrated its resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, including though the recent…
Topics: Aged care; international borders; tourism; Gold Coast Airport curfew MATT WEBBER: An extraordinary start to the political year, and our conversations with our local politicians will continue throughout. There’s already so much to talk about. Karen Andrews, of course, is the Member for McPherson and Minister for Home Affairs and back to talk through…
Topics: Queensland borders; importance of voting for a strong, stable Government at the next Federal election. MATT WEBBER: Minister for Home Affairs; Member for McPherson; Karen Andrews joins me. Hello. KAREN ANDREWS: Hello, Matt. How are you? MATT WEBBER: I’m going well – for the final time. I commend you for your punctuality; a lot…
PRIME MINISTER: Well, good morning. I’m joined by the Minister for Home Affairs. It’s good to have you here with me, Karen. I like the mask too, Australian made. Australians are looking forward. They’re looking forward to Christmas, they’re looking forward to being at the Ashes, they’re looking forward to coming together, they’re looking forward…
Topics: Resumption of safe international travel for fully vaccinated Australians; end of travel exemption requirement for fully vaccinated Australians travelling overseas. TRISTAN MACMANUS: We’re joined by Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews. Minister, thanks for joining us today. It’s such a pleasure to speak to you. When will the first flight arrive on the 1st of November, where will it be…
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…
Joint media statement with the Hon. Scott Morrison MP, the Hon. Barnaby Joyce MP, Senator the Hon. Marise Payne, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, the Hon Dan Tehan MP, the Hon. Stuart Robert MP Australia is ready to take its next steps to safely reopen to the world, with changes coming to the international border.…