The deal ensures that all public and state schools in Queensland will be on a path to full and fair funding, marking a key milestone in the nationwide Better and Fairer Schools Agreement.
Despite his extensive background in finance—having served as Governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England—PM Mark Carney has never before held elected office.
2024 Independent Intelligence Review praised agencies for protecting Australia’s national interest but urged further investment in economic security, crisis preparedness, and open-source intelligence.
Without a stronger commitment to permanent funding, structural employment reforms, and better recognition of refugee skills, the government risks repeating the cycle of temporary solutions
In January, the Liberals barred him from entering the leadership race to replace outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a move Arya suggested raised “significant questions” about the race’s legitimacy.
Opposition ledaer Peter Dutton reaffirmed the need for a robust national security strategy, one that prioritises Australia’s self-reliance and resilience.
His comments come at a time when Australia is closely monitoring Khalistani extremism, which has led to concerns about escalating tensions within Indian diaspora communities.
The 18-month investigation, known as Project Bay, uncovered an alleged cross-border trafficking operation that used commercial trucking routes to move massive quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine and opium between the United States and Canada.
