“Australia works better when we engage people across business, unions, and civil society. That’s how you get change.”

Clare added that “placement poverty is a real thing,” recalling students who could afford tuition but not unpaid placements.

Analysts say Wong’s dual mandate highlights Australia’s balancing act: reinforcing security ties with Washington while protecting economic interests.

Dr Zelinda Sherlock made history last year as the first woman of non-European heritage elected Deputy Lord Mayor of Hobart in the Council’s 150-year history.

The Prime Minister praised the cooperative effort between state and federal Labor, stressing that consistent support for early learning across Australia will open more opportunities for children and families.

From 2027, new homes have to be all-electric, while landlords will have to replace defunct gas appliances with electric and have ceiling insulation.

National Security Committee—comprising the Prime Minister, Wong, Defence Minister and other senior cabinet members—will convene to assess further steps

Months into his leadership, Brad Battin’s multicultural approach appears designed to “course-correct” the Liberal Party’s outreach strategy

“Breast cancer screenings are vital for early detection and treatment”

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasised that this investment will cut travel times by 35 minutes, remove 15,000 trucks from local roads, and create thousands of jobs.