"Because it doesn't matter if you're Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu – every Victorian deserves the right to simply be who they are."

Freeland’s exit is the latest in a string of resignations and internal dissent within Trudeau’s government, raising questions about the Prime Minister’s ability to lead amid growing discontent and economic uncertainty.

The scam escalated sharply, netting almost $16 million between October 2023 and March 2024, with some victims losing more than $90,000 each.

Wanding powers can be used in areas where knife crime or possession offences have occurred within the last year.

The top contributors to drug seizures bound for Australia in the past financial year were Myanmar with 20,561kg, Fiji with 4,270kg, Colombia with 4,071kg, and Mexico with 3,957kg.

Currently the Chair of the Centre for Australia-India Relations, Dave brings over three decades of leadership experience across the public and private sectors.

The 14-year minister and 18-year Member for Werribee confirmed his decision to step down, citing a need for "new perspectives" in government.

The musician died in a San Francisco hospital due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a rare lung disease, his family confirmed.

The attack, carried out by self-styled Islamic State supporter Man Haron Monis, saw 18 people taken hostage at the café.

Two ringleaders, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, were executed by firing squad in 2015, sparking diplomatic tensions between Australia and Indonesia.