Albanese praised teachers as the nation’s “best weapon against disadvantage” and credited AEU federal president Correna Haythorpe for her “relentless” advocacy in securing long-sought reforms.
Raising concerns from First Nations leaders in the Torres Strait and Bamaga, she said there was growing alarm about increased youth drug use linked to trafficking through the region.
Commodore Natuva featured as a panel speaker at the Maritime Seminar, where he outlined Fiji’s perspective on the growing risks posed by non-traditional maritime threats.
Sukhdeep Singh’s Indiana driving history shows five citations since 2022, including speeding and insurance violations, raising questions about how he obtained his commercial licence.
The India–Australia Drowning Prevention Technical Exchange took place in Sydney from 17–19 February, bringing together 40 experts, including 10 delegates from India, to share knowledge and explore practical solutions.
Minister Singh urged job seekers to verify all overseas employment opportunities directly with the Ministry before making payments, submitting personal documents or accepting job offers.