Australian government

Australia to support two-way investment flows, says official

February 19, 2023 2:03 am

Australia to introduce tougher penalties for data breaches

October 23, 2022 10:29 am

The Australian government had suggested last month that the attack could lead to European-style privacy laws.

Great Barrier Reef should be listed as 'in danger', UN committee recommends

June 22, 2021 12:38 pm

Australia has for years been battling to keep the Great Barrier Reef, a major tourist attraction that supports thousands of jobs, off the "in danger" list, a step that could potentially lead towards its eventual removal as a World Heritage Site.

Australian government close to securing enough votes for $110 billion tax cut plan

July 02, 2019 12:17 pm

About 10 million middle and low-income earners will receive a rebate worth up to A$1,080 ($746.28) per person should the legislation pass this week.

5 Australian teens arrested for alleged terror plot on ANZAC Day

April 18, 2015 7:10 pm

PM Tony Abbott has warned that the terrorism threat in Australia has escalated with one-third of all terrorism-related arrests since 2001 occurring in the last six months.

Australia warns against abuse of 457 visa programme

October 21, 2013 11:03 am

New government has faced pressure from business to take urgent action on the visa class.

Australian government never offered help: Julian Assange

June 11, 2013 11:21 am

WikiLeaks's founder has contradicted the claims of the Australian Foreign Minister Bob Car.

Uranium sale to India not soon: Gillard

October 17, 2012 12:49 am

Nearly a year after it reversed its policy of not supplying uranium to India,the Australian government has,however,said the sale will not start quickly and even a safeguard agreement is likely to take one or two years

Taliban put photos of ‘attractive women’ on Facebook for spying on soldiers,says report

September 11, 2012 2:12 am

Taliban insurgents are posing as “attractive women” on Facebook to befriend coalition soldiers for gathering sensitive intelligence about operations in Afghanistan,an Australian government report has warned

ICC backs Australian Government move on cheating

January 13, 2012 1:12 pm

Lorgat has assured Oz govt to establish a national framework of laws to combat cheating in sport.