Skeptics say such minerals are already plentiful on land and warn that mining the seabed could cause irreparable damage to an environment that is still poorly understood.
"Melton is a thriving, diverse community, and I believe that with the right leadership, we can make it an even better place to live, work, and raise a family"
The training was delivered under the Samoa Australia Police Partnership (SAPP) which this year celebrates 15 years of partnership between the AFP and Samoa Police.
The woman devised the scheme by filing false severe financial hardship claims, even transferring funds between her own accounts to make multiple applications.
Albanese stressed the strong and growing relationship between Australia and India, noting their shared economic goals and the significant contribution of the Indian-Australian diaspora to Australia’s multicultural landscape.
Albanese said middle powers had a responsibility to play a stronger role through partnerships on economic resilience, development finance, maritime security, climate action and emerging technologies.
