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Month: July 2017

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Two charged, eight kilograms of cocaine seized at Melbourne Airport

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Two German nationals are scheduled to appear in Melbourne Magistrates Court today, charged with attempting to import approximately eight kilograms of cocaine into Australia. A 22-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman arrived at Melbourne International Airport yesterday morning (Wednesday, 19 July 2017) on a flight from Germany. The pair’s luggage was selected for examination. Australian Border Force (ABF) officers detected… Read More
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Early career Reef researchers receive a boost

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Ten Queensland post-graduate students will receive nearly $17,000 worth of grants from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority for ground-breaking research into the Great Barrier Reef’s key risks and threats. Eight James Cook University students and two University of Queensland students working towards a Doctorate or Masters’ degree in physical, biological and social sciences will receive up to $2000… Read More
Community 

Protecting family violence victims from being cross-examined by alleged perpetrators

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Today, I release draft legislative amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 to ensure victims of family violence are protected from being personally cross-examined by their alleged perpetrators. The proposed legislative changes are part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to implementing protections against family violence for Australian families, and form part of the Government’s package of measures to further support… Read More
Business Community 

Further action to create a more competitive banking system for Australians

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More competitive loans and other financial products for Australians will be encouraged through new reforms announced by the Turnbull Government in the 2017 Budget. The Turnbull Government is getting on with the job of implementing our Budget measures which will deliver a fairer and stronger financial system for Australians. New entrants to the Australian banking market face a simple but… Read More
Lifestyle News 

Innovation has Older Australians Sharing in Better Caring

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An Australian-first online marketplace linking independent care and support workers with clients highlights the promise of innovation to improve the lives of our ageing population. 17 July 2017 An Australian-first online marketplace linking independent care and support workers with clients highlights the promise of innovation to improve the lives of our ageing population. Officially opening the new and expanded headquarters… Read More
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DEFENCE SUPPORT TO DOMESTIC COUNTER-TERRORISM ARRANGEMENTS

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The Australian Defence Force will expand its role in assisting the states to respond to terrorist incidents under new changes being made by the Turnbull Government. The overhaul will make it easier for Defence to work together with Federal, State and Territory Police in the event of a terrorist incident. To stay ahead of the evolving threat of terrorism, the… Read More
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Australian Online Shopping

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Australians are shopping online more than ever and mainly from local retailers, with sales surging more than 11 per cent in the past year, according to new research from Australia Post. Australia Post today released its second annual Inside Australian Online Shopping Report – an overview of eCommerce in Australia, identifying who is buying what and where online. The report,… Read More
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$20k write-off a real help for Ryan’s small businesses

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A YEAR-LONG extension to the popular $20,000 instant asset write-off programme helps the more than 13,000 small businesses across the Ryan electorate, local MP Jane Prentice says. “As small businesses start to meet with their tax agents and plan for the year ahead, now is the time to take advantage of the instant tax write-off to help purchase the new… Read More