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

“Some have accidentally overstayed. Some are in the system waiting for decisions. And some have deliberately played the system.”

Delivered through Australian Trade and Investment Commission, the 12-month service aims to keep Australian goods moving into international markets, while also helping exporters identify alternative routes and destinations.

Premier Jacinta Allan has consistently maintained she only became aware of the “widespread nature” of the issue when it entered the public domain.

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.

A Caucus meeting is scheduled to take place to finalise new ministerial appointments, with the updated Cabinet to be sworn in shortly thereafter.

Officials say the scheme has helped more than 300,000 Australians into home ownership since its introduction, including key workers, regional buyers, and young households.

The book is written by Andrea Baldwin and illustrated by Thu Huong Nguyen, and is available as a free e-book through the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, alongside a new online platform offering research, insights and practical resources for practitioners working with affected children.

Liberal candidate Raissa Butkowski has drawn top position on the ballot paper for the May 9 Farrer byelection, in a field of a dozen candidates.

Detectives from Victoria Poilce's Major Drug Squad have released CCTV footage appealing for public assistance after locating a large quantity of drugs, cash, firearms...