The airline emphasised its strict compliance standards, adding it maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any violation of the law.

Authorities allege the group is linked to an organised crime syndicate involved in large-scale supply of illicit tobacco and laundering criminal proceeds.

Albanese reiterated that Australia’s position had not changed despite repeated assertions from Washington.

Reports indicate the man was among a group taken in for questioning by the military in recent days as part of ongoing operations targeting alleged gang-linked drug activity.

He said bail was not punitive in nature and found the prosecution’s concerns could be managed through strict conditions proposed by the defence

Investigations began on 15 January when Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers observed an unmanned drone flying in the Port Botany area.

The court heard Sangha had previously worked for around a decade in Punjabi-language radio and television, producing news content and interviewing public figures including politicians and police.

The bravery medal recognises how Sgt Ghodke’s quick thinking and composure—calming the boy and keeping him afloat—created the critical window that made the rescue possible.

Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, entered their pleas during a court appearance on Wednesday, facing a sweeping indictment that includes conspiracy to support a foreign terrorist organisation and the use of a weapon of mass destruction.

Under the arrangement, Export Finance Australia has partnered with Viva Energy to support the purchase of more than 570,000 barrels of extra diesel for the Australian market.