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MEDIA RELEASE
Greens announce plan to save Mount Coot-tha from LNP privatisation
18/3/2025
The Greens are calling on the Commonwealth to part-fund the rehabilitation of the Mount Coot-tha Quarry and ensure the land remains in public hands.
Greens announce plan to save Mount Coot-tha from LNP privatisation
MEDIA RELEASE Greens announce plan to save Mount Coot-tha from LNP privatisation 18/3/2025 The Greens are calling on the Commonwealth to part-fund the rehabilitation of the Mount Coot-tha Quarry and ensure the land remains in public hands.
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March 18, 2025 at 5:30 AM
J O I N T M E D I A R E L E A S E

ANTHONY ALBANESE MP
PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA
JOSH BURNS MP MEMBER FOR MACNAMARA

SUPPORT FOR REBUILDING ADASS SYNAGOGUE

The Albanese Labor Government unequivocally condemns and stands against
antisemitism in all its forms.
Support for rebuilding Adass Synagogue
J O I N T M E D I A R E L E A S E ANTHONY ALBANESE MP PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA JOSH BURNS MP MEMBER FOR MACNAMARA SUPPORT FOR REBUILDING ADASS SYNAGOGUE The Albanese Labor Government unequivocally condemns and stands against antisemitism in all its forms.
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March 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Hon Justine Elliot MP Assistant Minister for Social Services Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Member for Richmond

SPEECH
Address at the Northern Rivers Community Gateway 5th Financial Inclusion Conference

TUESDAY 18 MARCH 2025
MANTRA, KINGSCLIFF

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Address to Northern Rivers Community Gateway 5th Financial Inclusion Conference, Kingscliff
The Hon Justine Elliot MP Assistant Minister for Social Services Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Member for Richmond SPEECH Address at the Northern Rivers Community Gateway 5th Financial Inclusion Conference TUESDAY 18 MARCH 2025 MANTRA, KINGSCLIFF *Check against d…
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March 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
THE HON PETER DUTTON MP LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION FEDERAL MEMBER FOR DICKSON
TRANSCRIPT
JOINT REMARKS AT THE ADASS SYNAGOGUE WITH SENATOR JAMES PATERSON, SHADOW MINISTER FOR HOME AFFAIRS AND CYBER SECURITY RIPPONLEA, VICTORIA
17 March 2025
E&OE………………………………………………………………………………………
BENJAMIN KLEIN: …
Transcript of joint remarks [speech] at the Adass Synagogue, Ripponlea
THE HON PETER DUTTON MP LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION FEDERAL MEMBER FOR DICKSON TRANSCRIPT JOINT REMARKS AT THE ADASS SYNAGOGUE WITH SENATOR JAMES PATERSON, SHADOW MINISTER FOR HOME AFFAIRS AND CYBER SECURITY RIPPONLEA, VICTORIA 17 March 2025 E&OE……………………………………………………………………………………… BENJAMIN KLEIN: …
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March 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday, 17 March 2025
$20,000 pay rises for flight attendants from Labor’s Same Job, Same Pay laws
More than 750 Qantas domestic flight attendants will receive significant pay rises as part of an
agreement reached under the Albanese Labor Government’s Same Job Same Pay (SJSP)
l…
$20,000 pay rises for flight attendants from Labor's Same Job, Same Pay laws
MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, 17 March 2025 $20,000 pay rises for flight attendants from Labor’s Same Job, Same Pay laws More than 750 Qantas domestic flight attendants will receive significant pay rises as part of an agreement reached under the Albanese Labor Government’s Same Job Same Pay (SJSP) l…
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March 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
DEFENCE
MEDIA RELEASE

INQUIRY INTO THE 'WEAPONISATION' OF THE MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM
The Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force (IGADF), Mr James Gaynor CSC, has commenced an independent inquiry into allegations and perceptions that the military justice system has been, or has the …
Inquiry into the 'weaponisation' of the military justice system
DEFENCE MEDIA RELEASE INQUIRY INTO THE 'WEAPONISATION' OF THE MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM The Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force (IGADF), Mr James Gaynor CSC, has commenced an independent inquiry into allegations and perceptions that the military justice system has been, or has the …
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March 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
MEDIA RELEASE
Over to you, Tanya
Monday 17 March 2025
The Greens have welcomed a historic breakthrough for better management of packaging waste and recycling in Australia, following today’s release of a joint statement from key industry groups in support of a mandatory product stewardship schem…
Over to you, Tanya
MEDIA RELEASE Over to you, Tanya Monday 17 March 2025 The Greens have welcomed a historic breakthrough for better management of packaging waste and recycling in Australia, following today’s release of a joint statement from key industry groups in support of a mandatory product stewardship schem…
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March 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
THE HON ANGUS TAYLOR MP SHADOW TREASURER
TRANSCRIPT
INTERVIEW WITH JAMES GLENDAY, ABC NEWS BREAKFAST Monday, 17 March 2025

Topics: Income taxes surging under Labor; Federal Budget; Labor’s cost of living crisis; insurance policy
E&OE
JAMES GLENDAY: Now we are just over a week out from the Fe…
Transcript of interview with James Glenday: ABC News Breakfast: 17 March 2025: Income taxes surging under Labor; federal budget; labour's cost of living crisis insurance policy
THE HON ANGUS TAYLOR MP SHADOW TREASURER TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW WITH JAMES GLENDAY, ABC NEWS BREAKFAST Monday, 17 March 2025 Topics: Income taxes surging under Labor; Federal Budget; Labor’s cost of living crisis; insurance policy E&OE JAMES GLENDAY: Now we are just over a week out from the Fe…
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March 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM
THE HON PAT CONROY MP MINISTER FOR DEFENCE INDUSTRY MINISTER FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE PACIFIC

MEDIA RELEASE

FIRST TRAINEES AND APPRENTICES COMMENCE PATHWAYS PROGRAMS TO GROW SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S SKILLED DEFENCE INDUSTRY WORKFORCE
Two new pathways programs established by the Albanese…
First trainers and apprentices commence pathways programs to grow South Australia's skilled defence industry workforce
THE HON PAT CONROY MP MINISTER FOR DEFENCE INDUSTRY MINISTER FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE PACIFIC MEDIA RELEASE FIRST TRAINEES AND APPRENTICES COMMENCE PATHWAYS PROGRAMS TO GROW SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S SKILLED DEFENCE INDUSTRY WORKFORCE Two new pathways programs established by the Albanese…
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March 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
THE HON PETER DUTTON MP LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION
SENATOR THE HON MICHAELIA CASH SHADOW ATTORNEY-GENERAL
SENATOR JAMES PATERSON
SHADOW MINISTER FOR HOME AFFAIRS AND CYBER SECURITY
STRONG ACTION TO STAMP OUT ORGANISED CRIME IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
The latest disturbing revelations about th…
Strong action to stamp out organised crime in the construction industry
THE HON PETER DUTTON MP LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION SENATOR THE HON MICHAELIA CASH SHADOW ATTORNEY-GENERAL SENATOR JAMES PATERSON SHADOW MINISTER FOR HOME AFFAIRS AND CYBER SECURITY STRONG ACTION TO STAMP OUT ORGANISED CRIME IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY The latest disturbing revelations about th…
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March 17, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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MEDIA RELEASE
Greens launch 4 day work week election policy
17 March 2025
EMBARGOED UNTIL 12.
Greens launch 4 day work week election policy
No images? Click here MEDIA RELEASE Greens launch 4 day work week election policy 17 March 2025 EMBARGOED UNTIL 12.
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March 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Coalition commits $750,000 to re-open the Wesley Performing Arts and Cultural Centre
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March 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
THE HON TANYA PLIBERSEK MP MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER
THE HON NITA GREEN SPECIAL ENVOY FOR THE GREAT BARRIER REEF SENATOR FOR QUEENSLAND

E&OE TRANSCRIPT PRESS CONFERENCE CAIRNS FRIDAY, 14 MARCH 2025
SUBJECTS: FUNDING FOR THE GREAT BARRIER REEF, PROTECTING REEF JOBS, OPPOSITION’S N…
Transcript of press conference: Cairns: 14 March 2025: Funding for the Great Barrier Reef' Protecting reef jobs; Opposition's nuclear plan
THE HON TANYA PLIBERSEK MP MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER THE HON NITA GREEN SPECIAL ENVOY FOR THE GREAT BARRIER REEF SENATOR FOR QUEENSLAND E&OE TRANSCRIPT PRESS CONFERENCE CAIRNS FRIDAY, 14 MARCH 2025 SUBJECTS: FUNDING FOR THE GREAT BARRIER REEF, PROTECTING REEF JOBS, OPPOSITION’S N…
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March 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
E&OE TRANSCRIPT
RADIO INTERVIEW
ABC BRISBANE
SATURDAY, 15 MARCH 2025

SUBJECTS: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred; Disaster assistance; GST

HOST, SPENCER HOWSON: 21 to 8 on 612, ABC Brisbane with Spencer
Howson.
Transcript of interview with Spencer Howson: ABC Brisbane: 15 March 2025: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred; Disaster assistance; GST
E&OE TRANSCRIPT RADIO INTERVIEW ABC BRISBANE SATURDAY, 15 MARCH 2025 SUBJECTS: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred; Disaster assistance; GST HOST, SPENCER HOWSON: 21 to 8 on 612, ABC Brisbane with Spencer Howson.
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March 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
OFFICIAL

The Hon Catherine King MP Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
TRANSCRIPT
E&OE TRANSCRIPT DOORSTOP, DFO ROUNDABOUT SYDNEY 13 MARCH 2025
SUBJECTS: Upgrades to the DFO Roundabout
SALLY SITOU: I’m Sally Sitou, I’m the Federal Member for Re…
Transcript of doorstop interview: Sydney: 13 March 2025: Upgrades to the DFO Roundabout
OFFICIAL The Hon Catherine King MP Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government TRANSCRIPT E&OE TRANSCRIPT DOORSTOP, DFO ROUNDABOUT SYDNEY 13 MARCH 2025 SUBJECTS: Upgrades to the DFO Roundabout SALLY SITOU: I’m Sally Sitou, I’m the Federal Member for Re…
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March 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Television Interview, ABC News Breakfast
The Hon Richard Marles MP
Deputy Prime Minister
Minister for Defence
Media contact
[email protected].
Transcript of interview with James Glenday: ABC News Breakfast: 10 March 2025: ADF Personnel; Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred; Support for Ukraine; Western Australia Election
Television Interview, ABC News Breakfast The Hon Richard Marles MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Defence Media contact [email protected].
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March 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Labor's on-going farcical management of the NBN
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March 14, 2025 at 12:30 AM
TED O’BRIEN MP
SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY
SHADOW MINISTER FOR ENERGY AFFORDABILITY AND RELIABILITY
MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX

MEDIA STATEMENT
13/03/2025
CHRIS BOWEN’S ENERGY FAILURE DEEPENS—AUSTRALIANS CAN'T AFFORD THREE MORE YEARS OF LABOR
Labor’s energy disaster is about to g…
Chris Bowen's energy failure deepens - Australians can't afford three more years of Labor
TED O’BRIEN MP SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY SHADOW MINISTER FOR ENERGY AFFORDABILITY AND RELIABILITY MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX MEDIA STATEMENT 13/03/2025 CHRIS BOWEN’S ENERGY FAILURE DEEPENS—AUSTRALIANS CAN'T AFFORD THREE MORE YEARS OF LABOR Labor’s energy disaster is about to g…
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March 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
T R A N S C R I P T

E&OE TRANSCRIPT
PRESS CONFERENCE
SYDNEY
WEDNESDAY, 12 MARCH 2025

SUBJECTS: United States Tariffs Decision; Dural Incident; High Court.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning.
Transcript of press conference: Sydney: 12 March 2025: United States tariffs decision; Dural incident; High Court
T R A N S C R I P T E&OE TRANSCRIPT PRESS CONFERENCE SYDNEY WEDNESDAY, 12 MARCH 2025 SUBJECTS: United States Tariffs Decision; Dural Incident; High Court. ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning.
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March 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Senator James Paterson Shadow Minister for Home Affairs Shadow Minister for Cyber Security Shadow Cabinet Secretary
Liberal Senator for Victoria
TRANSCRIPT
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Interview on ABC Radio Sydney Mornings
Subjects: Teal-backed fake newspapers, PM’s Ukraine deployment thought-bub…
Transcript of interview with Hamish Macdonald: ABC Radio Sydney Mornings: 12 March 2025: Teal-backed fake newspapers; PM's Ukraine deployment thought-bubble; Tony Burke desperate attempt to mislead on terrorism briefing
Senator James Paterson Shadow Minister for Home Affairs Shadow Minister for Cyber Security Shadow Cabinet Secretary Liberal Senator for Victoria TRANSCRIPT Wednesday 12 March 2025 Interview on ABC Radio Sydney Mornings Subjects: Teal-backed fake newspapers, PM’s Ukraine deployment thought-bub…
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March 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
OFFICIAL

SENATOR THE HON PENNY WONG LEADER OF THE GOVERNMENT IN THE SENATE MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS
TRANSCRIPT

E&OE TRANSCRIPT TV INTERVIEW SUNRISE THURSDAY, 13 MARCH 2025
Subjects: US Tariffs, Calls to deport US influencer.
Transcript of interview with Matt Shirvington: Sunrise: 13 March 2025: US tariffs; calls to deport US influencer
OFFICIAL SENATOR THE HON PENNY WONG LEADER OF THE GOVERNMENT IN THE SENATE MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS TRANSCRIPT E&OE TRANSCRIPT TV INTERVIEW SUNRISE THURSDAY, 13 MARCH 2025 Subjects: US Tariffs, Calls to deport US influencer.
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March 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
MARK BUTLER MP
MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND AGED CARE

E&OE TRANSCRIPT
TV INTERVIEW
ABC NEWS BREAKFAST
WEDNESDAY, 12 MARCH 2025

SUBJECTS: US trade tariffs; Ukraine; Cracking down on illicit tobacco.

JAMES GLENDAY, HOST: I want to bring in the Federal Health Minister, Mark Butler.
Transcript of interview with James Glenday: ABC News Breakfast: 12 March 2025: US trade tariffs; Ukraine; Cracking down on illicit tobacco
MARK BUTLER MP MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND AGED CARE E&OE TRANSCRIPT TV INTERVIEW ABC NEWS BREAKFAST WEDNESDAY, 12 MARCH 2025 SUBJECTS: US trade tariffs; Ukraine; Cracking down on illicit tobacco. JAMES GLENDAY, HOST: I want to bring in the Federal Health Minister, Mark Butler.
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March 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
THE HON MATT KEOGH MP MINISTER FOR VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL

MEDIA RELEASE
12 March 2025
HONOURING THEIR SERVICE, REMEMBERING THEIR SACRIFICE
Thirty-six organisations across Australia will share in more than $575,000 of funding under Batch 2 of the 2024-25 Saluting Thei…
Honouring their service, remembering their sacrifice
THE HON MATT KEOGH MP MINISTER FOR VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL MEDIA RELEASE 12 March 2025 HONOURING THEIR SERVICE, REMEMBERING THEIR SACRIFICE Thirty-six organisations across Australia will share in more than $575,000 of funding under Batch 2 of the 2024-25 Saluting Thei…
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March 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
MEDIA RELEASE
UPGRADING SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S HISTORIC PORT AUGUSTA WHARF
The Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments are investing $15 million to ensure the historic Port Augusta Wharf lives on.
Upgrading South Australia's historic Port Augusta Wharf
MEDIA RELEASE UPGRADING SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S HISTORIC PORT AUGUSTA WHARF The Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments are investing $15 million to ensure the historic Port Augusta Wharf lives on.
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March 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM