“No one—whether an elected representative or member of the public—should have to endure vile, villainous threats based on their race, religion, or ethnicity. We will not stand by and let antisemitism run rife through the Australian community.”
A key aspect of the agreement also includes Fiji's commitment to hosting the newly announced Regional Centre of Excellence under the Pacific Policing Initiative.
“I was raised in a culture where women were expected to be cooks, cleaners, wives, and mothers—always sacrificing their own dreams. But I held onto mine.”
Authorities estimate the seized methamphetamine has a street value of $29.6 million and could have been sold as approximately 320,000 street deals, while the cocaine is worth an estimated $2.6 million and could have been distributed in 40,000 deals.
The investigation, led by the Box Hill Divisional Response Unit, has already resulted in 18 offenders being jailed, while 10 others remain before the courts.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also congratulated Basiala in an official letter, acknowledging his longstanding commitment to the community.
Under the plan, free trains, trams and buses — originally due to end in April — will now continue until June 1. From that date, fares will be reduced by 50 per cent through to the end of 2026.