Month: June 2026

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force continues to focus on community safety following the release of the latest crime statistics.

Crime statistics provide police with an important guide to monitor trends and patterns across the Territory, helping identify emerging issues, understand operational demand and direct resources where they are needed most.

Territory-wide, there have been significant reductions across a number of key offence categories during the reporting period, including domestic violence-related assaults (down 13%), total assaults (down 10%), house break-ins (down 26%), commercial break-ins (down 37%) and motor vehicle theft (down 25%).

While the data highlights these encouraging reductions, it also reflects the significant volume of work undertaken every day by frontline police officers working to keep Territory communities safe.

Acting Commander Kirsten Engels said while any victim of crime is one too many, the overall downward trend across several key offence categories was a positive outcome for the community.

“These results represent less victims of crime and safer communities. They are a credit to the commitment of our frontline members who work around the clock to prevent offending, investigate crime and hold offenders accountable.

“Behind every statistic is a victim and a police response. Our members are attending incidents, conducting patrols, making arrests, supporting victims and working with partner agencies every day to keep our communities safe.

“While the work never stops, the downward trend across a number of major offence categories is encouraging and reflects the ongoing efforts of police across the Territory.”

While Territory-wide trends are encouraging, Palmerston remains a priority focus for police.

When comparing the 12 months ending April 2026 with the previous 12-month period, Palmerston recorded a 13% increase in domestic violence-related assaults, a 19% increase in motor vehicle theft and an 8% increase in total offences.

Acting Commander Engels said the latest statistics for Palmerston presented a mixed picture.

“Police are seeing less property crimes in Palmerston; however, family violence and assaults continue to be a significant driver of frontline policing demand in the area.

“Encouragingly, Palmerston has recorded a 32% reduction in house break-ins and a 46% reduction in commercial break-ins.

“Our focus remains on reducing harm, targeting offenders and maintaining community safety.”

Last month, Operation Ventura, a high-visibility operation involving police and partner government agencies, was launched in Palmerston to address anti-social behaviour and other community safety concerns.

Acting Commander Engels said while the reporting period predates the commencement of Operation Ventura, police have had strong results in the past four weeks.

“As of 15 June, police have tipped out more than 1324 litres of alcohol, conducted more than 1800 high visibility patrols in known hot spots, wanded more than 740 people and issued more than 140 banned drinker orders.”

The first squad of Police Public Safety Officers is due to graduate next Friday, with 15 officers to be deployed across Darwin and Palmerston.

Their presence will enhance visibility in known hotspot locations and public spaces, complementing the work of sworn police members and allowing additional focus on serious offending, investigations and domestic violence responses.

Source: Australian Renewable Energy Agency

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed an additional $95.4 million in funding to the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP), securing Australia’s global leadership in solar PV research and innovation.  

Led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), ACAP is a world-leading centre bringing together a national consortium of research institutions, including the Australian National University, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO Energy and CSIRO Manufacturing), the University of Melbourne, Monash University, the University of Queensland, and the University of Sydney. 

The funding will extend ACAP’s existing research program out to 2033, building on more than a decade of collaboration between Australia’s leading solar researchers and industry partners to accelerate breakthroughs in high efficiency solar cells and modules. 

Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon Chris Bowen MP said, “Australia helped lead the world in solar and we want to keep leading the world in the next wave of solar innovation. 

“This funding backs our best researchers and helps turn Australian ideas into real-world technologies that can strengthen our clean energy system and create economic opportunity. 

“Building more of this expertise here at home makes Australia stronger, more secure and better placed for the future.” 

Through ACAP, Australia has delivered a series of globally-recognised advances in solar technology, including major improvements in the efficiency, durability and cost of solar, and the development of next‑generation tandem solar cells. 

ARENA CEO, Darren Miller said the further investment would ensure Australia remains at the forefront of global solar innovation. 

“Australia has some of the best solar researchers in the world and ACAP has been instrumental in turning that expertise into globally recognised breakthroughs,” Mr Miller said. 

“If Australia is to achieve ultra low-cost solar, we need to keep pushing the limits of cell efficiency. ACAP’s work is doing exactly that, helping deliver high-performance solar cell and module technologies that will reduce costs at scale.  

“This work underpins ARENA’s strategy to make solar the backbone of Australia’s net zero energy system and is a critical enabler for decarbonising industries like green metals, transport, fuel production and data centres.” 

The program also plays a critical role in building Australia’s clean energy workforce, supporting researchers, engineers and PhD students while strengthening collaboration across the solar innovation ecosystem. 

ACAP Executive Director, Professor Renate Egan described how improvements in solar technology over the last decade builds on foundational research, industry development and collaboration. 

“Australia is uniquely placed, globally, in its research leadership and its connection to industry,” Professor Egan said.  

“This significant investment provides a long-term research horizon and positions Australia to build on its success in developing the technologies and talent needed to deliver on next-generation solar technologies that will power a low-carbon future Australia.” 

Read more about ARENA’s Ultra Low-Cost Solar priorities. 

ARENA Media

Source: Tasmania Police

Serious crash – Bounty Street, Warrane

Friday, 19 June 2026 – 6:22 am.

Police are calling for information from members of the public who may have witnessed a serious motor vehicles crash that occurred at 1:12am on Friday morning in Bounty Street, Warrane.
A 25 year old woman was driving a white Holden station when she drove at speed into the front yard of a house in Bounty Street striking a 29 year old man. The woman and man are known to each other.
The man was taken by ambulance to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a serious condition.
The woman is in custody as investigations into the cause of the crash continue.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force remains puzzled as to why people continue attempting to transport and possess illicit drugs while travelling through Katherine, particularly when the Dog Operations Unit is proving it is one step ahead.

Recently, the Dog Operations Unit intercepted a Mercedes truck travelling from Katherine to Perth for a random drug test. The 60-year-old male driver returned a positive roadside drug test result, earning himself an immediate traffic infringement.

Meanwhile, Drug Detection Dog Rafa wasted no time conducting a search of the vehicle. Unfortunately for the 58-year-old male passenger, Rafa’s nose was as accurate as ever, locating methamphetamine and cocaine. The passenger was subsequently issued a Notice to Appear and is scheduled to face Katherine Local Court in August on two counts of possession.

But the story doesn’t end there.

In a separate incident, the Dog Operations Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Katherine East, resulting in the arrest of a 37-year-old man.

Drug Detection Dogs Rafa and Swift once again demonstrated why they are among the Territory’s most effective crime-fighting tools, locating methamphetamine, cannabis, cash, scales and ammunition during the search.

The man was remanded in custody and later charged with:

• Possess and Supply Schedule 1 Dangerous Drug
• Possess and Supply Schedule 2 Dangerous Drug
• Receive Property from the Commission of an Offence
• Possess Thing to Administer a Dangerous Drug
• Possess Ammunition Without a Licence or Permit

Senior Sergeant Meacham King said while some offenders continue to test their luck travelling through Katherine, Rafa, Swift and the Dog Operations Unit continue to prove that a good nose for crime is hard to beat.

“Our Drug Detection Dogs and Handlers will continue to target those who deal and transport illicit substances through coordinated approaches with investigators, as well as proactive patrolling and targeting known individuals associated with the drug trade.”

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is continuing to investigate the death of a 66-year-old woman in Alice Springs overnight. 

Just before midnight, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report of a woman not breathing in the Todd River near the Tuncks Road causeway. 

Police attended and commenced CPR on the woman, before St John Ambulance arrived and conveyed her to hospital where she was declared deceased. 

Witness statements have been obtained, and at this stage, police believe the death is a result of a medical incident. 

A formal cause of death has yet to be determined, and a postmortem will be conducted by the forensic pathologist.

Police, with assistance from Cultural Reform members, are in communication with the deceased’s family and investigations remain ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. 

A file is being prepared for the Coroner.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information after a stealing with violence incident in Darwin City early this morning.

Around 1:10am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report three males allegedly armed with an edged weapon had approached two males at the Caltex Service Station on Daly Street and allegedly threw rocks at them before stealing one of the victim’s backpacks

One victim sustained a minor injury to his back after being allegedly struck by a rock. The stolen backpack was later recovered nearby.

The same group then allegedly threatened a third male at an apartment block on the corner of McMinn and Finniss Street but no property was stolen.

Police located multiple damaged vehicles in the vicinity believed to be connected to the same offenders, who remain outstanding. Investigations continue.

Darwin Superintendent Bradley Fox urges anyone with relevant information, including CCTV or dashcam footage to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: Prime Minister of Australia

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. On Budget Night we foreshadowed planned consultation on our tax changes with small businesses and startups. And today we’re announcing the next steps in the implementation details. This Budget, of course, delivers more tax cuts for every working Australian a fair crack at buying your own home for first home buyers. An economy that works for Australians, for small business and for future generations. Following the consultation that we flagged on Budget night, we are announcing details to allow more small businesses access to the capital gains tax concessions. Today, we’re announcing that we’ll increase the turnover threshold for existing small business 50 per cent active asset CGT concession from $2 million to $10 million. This is one of the four concessions that we have said would continue. It is the most widely used of those four CGT concessions used by small businesses. And obviously we’ll increase the new threshold by five times, bringing into line with the threshold for small business that’s there in a number of other features of the system. 2.7 million existing active small businesses will be eligible for this concession. We’re also proposing to introduce a new Innovative Business Tax Concession for startups.

And we’ll release the the consultation paper on the startup sector later this morning and that will allow for further detailed consultation on the basis of that. This comes on top of our extra tax cuts and making permanent our $20,000 Instant Asset Write-Off for small businesses. The permanent Instant Asset Write-Off and these important capital gains tax benefits being announced today are providing substantial support to Australian small businesses. Also today, we’re confirming the Government will exempt income from all types of discretionary testamentary trusts from the minimum tax, provided they are established for genuine testamentary purposes. We back Australian small businesses and the important role that they play in Australia. They’re the blood running through the veins of our local communities and they’re vital for our economy. We also back innovators and startups and we want them to thrive here and we’re certain that they can. There’s no place that’s better to engage in economic activity than Australia. I’ll hand over to the Treasurer who’ll go through the details of the announcements today and then we’ll take questions.

< JIM CHALMERS, TREASURER

Now, this is one of four next steps that we are announcing today because of all of the consultation that we have been doing. The first one is that one to increase the turnover threshold for the active asset CGT reduction from $2 million to $10 million. This is a much bigger increase than we would have seen had that threshold been indexed. The second one is, as the PM said, we’re releasing a consultation paper on the design of a new innovative business CGT concession. This would provide a 50 per cent CGT discount to early-stage investors, including founders and employee share scheme participants of innovative start up businesses. We’re also confirming that income from all types of testamentary trust will be exempt from the minimum tax, with implementation details, including the details around integrity, to be included in further consultation. And the fourth set of next steps which I’ll come to at the end, is about the Government’s legislative strategy. Which of this would be ready for amending the legislation currently in the Senate and which necessitates more consultation. So, for the small business concessions, as I said, maintaining all four of them, making one of them more generous, we will seek to amend the legislation currently before the Senate to give effect to that change. We consider that consultation to be complete on that aspect of these next steps.

On the consultation paper for start ups, we will put out later this morning a paper which sets out our preferred position when it comes to the next stage of consultation for start ups, making it clear, as we said in the Budget papers themselves and before that, privately, subsequently, publicly, that we do consider there to be a special case for businesses with low or no start up costs and that necessitates this different treatment in the tax system. We will put out a fair bit of detail on our position and we will be seeking feedback on that in the coming weeks. The next piece of next steps is obviously, as I said, when it comes to exempting all types of testamentary trusts from the minimum tax, we will release a consultation paper on the trust legislation. That’s obviously not part of this first tranche before the Senate. Now, it’s not unusual for there to be a number of pieces of legislation to give effect to major tax reforms and that’s what people should expect on this occasion as well. Now, the fourth category of things goes to how we will proceed now with the legislation before the Senate and subsequent pieces of legislation as well. So, some of this will be ready to make targeted amendments to the legislation currently before the Parliament. In some instances what we are trying to do is to take some areas where there are legitimately in the usual ways, so Ministerial discretion and to put that into the primary legislation where that is feasible. And so the amendments that we seek to move in the next sitting fortnight, subject to negotiations with crossbench in the Senate, it’s to legislate an amendment to give effect to the threshold change for small business. To ensure that deductible gift and donations reduce capital gains that are subject to the minimum tax, to maintain those incentives in relation to charitable giving. To provide the list of income support payments that qualify for an exemption from the minimum tax on capital gains, making clear, for example the family tax benefit paid parental leave and the like is in in terms of the exemption. We’ll also look to embed the calculation for the Working Australians Tax Offset in the legislation. And wherever we can, we will remove Ministerial powers that we no longer need to give effect to the Government’s policy intent. Now, once again, it’s not unusual for legislative instruments which are disallowable by the Parliament to be used, but where we can, we will put some of that into into the primary legislation. We’re also looking to do that with the two pieces of definitional work for housing, particularly when it comes to the definition of new builds. We’ve made clear in the papers in the Budget what we consider to be a new build and not. But there’ll be more consultation on that that won’t be ready for the next sitting fortnight. But if we can, we’ll put that in the primary legislation too. And similarly, when it comes to the types of housing investment which is exempt from the limits on negative gearing, including what you’ve seen in the Budget papers around affordable housing. So, we’ll do that in the primary legislation subject to a bit more consultation.

So, the last thing I’d say is that we’re really grateful to the individuals and organisations that have made time for us, made their views clear to us as we’ve gone through this consultation that we flagged in the Budget papers. As I said, our reform agenda is all about making it easier to buy a first home and to cut taxes for workers and better align the tax treatment of asset and labour income. It’s not unusual for big, ambitious tax reform like this to involve a lot of consultation to involve primary legislation for the core elements. Subsequent pieces of legislation as well. We’ve seen that in the past with governments of both political persuasions and that’s what is taking place as well. We understand that there’s never a unanimous view about economic reform, and particularly about tax reform. It’s always contested, it’s always contentious, but it will be worth it. We are delivering real change here and it means that the details that we have outlined today will provide a bit more clarity and confidence to investors, more support for small businesses, and also increase those incentives for innovation. And with that, we’re happy to take some questions.

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Source: Prime Minister of Australia

he Albanese Government is today announcing further implementation details for its tax reform package, following an intensive first round of post-Budget consultation.

Our tax reforms are all about making it easier for Australians to buy their first home, cutting taxes for workers, and better aligning the tax treatment of labour and asset income, and this is reflected in the core legislation before the Senate.

The details we’re announcing today are all about providing more clarity and confidence to investors, more support for small businesses, and more incentives for innovation. 

We are announcing further CGT concessions today for small businesses and startups, and retaining the original intent of our policies.

This means all 2.7 million active small businesses and 98 per cent of all active businesses will be eligible for generous CGT concessions.

Having completed a substantial amount of the consultation we flagged in the Budget papers, we’re now releasing a consultation paper on startups while we also provide further implementation details around our tax reforms, including: 

• Announcing an increase to the turnover threshold for the existing small business 50 per cent active asset CGT reduction from $2 million to $10 million. This will mean all 2.7 million active small businesses and 98% of all active businesses will be eligible for this concession.
• Releasing a consultation paper on the design of a new Innovative Business CGT Concession that would provide a 50 per cent CGT discount to early-stage investors including founders and employee share scheme participants of innovative start-up businesses.
• Confirming that income from all types of testamentary trusts will be exempt from the minimum tax, including future discretionary testamentary trusts, with implementation details included in further consultation.
• Confirming amendments will be made to the legislation in the Senate rather than in legislative instruments, to provide certainty on as much of the implementation details of the Government’s tax reforms as possible.

These details mean the Albanese Government is now delivering over $3.8 billion in new measures that lower taxes for businesses and start-ups, on top of the fourth and fifth rounds of tax cuts for workers and a fairer housing market for first home buyers.

Small businesses concessions

As outlined in the Budget, the Government will retain the existing four small business CGT concessions which allow small businesses to reduce, defer or completely eliminate their capital gains tax liability when they sell active business assets. 

We are extending the eligibility of the 50 per cent active asset reduction to more businesses by increasing the turnover threshold from $2 million to $10 million.

This brings eligibility for this concession into line with the turnover threshold for the instant asset write off and will mean that all 2.7 million active small business and 98 per cent of active businesses will be eligible for a 50 per cent CGT discount on active business assets, on top of the discount for inflation where eligible once these reforms are in place. 

The Government will introduce amendments to the legislation currently before the Senate to give effect to this change.

Consultation on arrangements for innovative start-ups

The Government is today releasing a consultation paper on the design of a 50 per cent CGT discount for early-stage investors including founders and employee share scheme participants of innovative start-up businesses. 

The Innovative Business CGT Concession will provide individuals, partnerships and trusts holding eligible shares a choice between a 50 per cent discount or indexation and the minimum tax for gains accrued from 1 July 2027.

Subject to further consultation, eligible shares must be new equity issued by a company that is under 10 years old (or under 15 years in certain circumstances), under $50 million in turnover and meets principles-based innovation criteria, and must be held for five years before being sold, with a lifetime cap on the concession.

This will ensure that early investors in innovative start-ups that start with a low or zero cost base still receive a significant discount on a future capital gain, supporting the continued growth of Australia’s start-up and venture capital ecosystem.

The Government will consider expanding eligibility to 15 years for start-ups in sectors such as biotech and medtech that can take longer to commercialise.

Consultation is open until 10 July and will inform the final design, to be implemented in a later tranche of tax reform legislation. The paper will be available on the Treasury website.

These measures build on the existing significant measures to support business risk taking and investment in the Budget, including two-year loss carry back, loss refundability for start-ups, expanded venture capital incentives, and making the $20,000 instant asset write off permanent.

The additional support for small business has an indicative cost of $300 million over the forward estimates and brings the total new tax measures to support businesses in the tax reform package to over $3.8 billion. The proposed arrangements for start-ups have an indicative cost of $125 million over the forward estimates. Financial impacts will be finalised in the next Budget update in the usual way, following consultation.

Amendments to the legislation

The Government will make targeted amendments to the legislation currently before the Parliament, removing ministerial powers to provide certainty on as much of the implementation details as possible. 

The Government intends to move the following amendments in the next sitting fortnight, subject to parliamentary negotiations:

• Extend the eligibility of the 50 per cent active asset reduction to more businesses by increasing the turnover threshold from $2 million to $10 million.
• Ensure deductible gift and donations reduce capital gains that are subject to the minimum tax, to maintain tax incentives in relation to charitable giving. 
• Provide the list of income support payments that qualify for an exemption from the minimum tax on capital gains. 
• Embed the calculation method for the Working Australians Tax Offset in legislation. 
• Remove ministerial powers no longer needed to give effect to the Government’s policy intent.

The Government also intends to remove ministerial discretion in relation to the following aspects of the Bill, with legislation to be introduced later this year following consultation:  

• Definition of new builds that are eligible to choose a 50 per cent discount on gains accrued from 1 July 2027, and eligible to access negative gearing for properties purchased after 12 May 2026, consistent with the details outlined in the Budget. 
• Definition of the types of housing investment exempt from the limits on negative gearing, including affordable housing.

The definition of new builds and housing investment exemptions will be moved into primary legislation in a future tranche of tax reform legislation. Final details, including treatment of certain types of accommodation and housing investment, will be subject to consultation. 

These details reflect the targeted consultations and engagements undertaken since the release of the Budget, consistent with the Government’s commitment to engage with stakeholders on implementation.

Trusts reform and other elements of the tax reform package

The Government will continue to develop further tranches of legislation to implement the Budget tax reform package, consistent with the process for legislating other large tax reform packages in the past.

This will include the release of a consultation paper on implementation of the minimum tax on discretionary trusts in the coming weeks which will provide further details on the proposed implementation approach.

In response to targeted consultation following the Budget, the Government will exempt income from all types of discretionary testamentary trusts from the minimum tax provided they are established for genuine testamentary purposes.

The exclusion will be limited to income from assets of the deceased estate. For discretionary testamentary trusts established on or after 1 July 2028, the exclusion will only apply to trusts that can only benefit individuals and income tax exempt entities.  

We have been clear that there is no tax on inheritances or deceased estates but we are taking this step to put this beyond doubt.

This exemption has an indicative cost of $50 million over the forward estimates. Financial impacts will be finalised in the next Budget update in the usual way, following consultation.

In addition, the Government will next week introduce legislation to give effect to our reforms that make loss carry back and the instant asset write off for small business permanent.

We are grateful to the individuals and organisations that have engaged with the Government on these issues in good faith since the release of the Budget and also acknowledge the work of the Senate Economics Legislation Committee and submissions made to its inquiry process.

The Albanese Labor Government’s tax reform agenda is all about making it easier for Australians to buy their first home, cutting taxes for workers, and better aligning the tax treatment of labour and asset income, and that’s the focus of the legislation we’re putting before the Parliament.

The details outlined today will provide further clarity and confidence to investors, more support for small businesses and increase incentives for innovation.

 

Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

Yarrambat Captain Andrew Napoleone, Karen Wanless, Claire O’Riordan and Plenty Captain David Rumble with the commemorative plaques.

Volunteers from Yarrambat and Plenty brigades plan to push their Good Friday Appeal collection total past the $100,000 mark in 2027.

The team of 28 volunteers almost made it this year, raising more than $11,000 for The Royal Children’s Hospital despite early rain that forced a late start. It took their total to more than $95,000 collected since 2014.

Plans for 2027 are already under way, with Yarrambat and Plenty firefighters hoping to collect at a new, bigger intersection at Yan Yean and Kurrak Roads.

Yarrambat Captain Andrew Napoleone says the response from the public is always great.

“It’s a long weekend, people are often in a holiday mood and they can set off knowing their donation will help sick kids,” Capt Napoleone said.

“Like everything CFA does, the volunteers collecting for the Good Friday Appeal are working for the community and it’s the response from the community that makes it such a good outcome,” he said.

The two brigades record each year’s collection on special plaques, made in memory of Plenty volunteer Greig Wanless, a regular with the team collecting on Good Friday who passed away in 2024.

Greig’s wife Karen and the Good Friday Appeal’s Claire O’Riordan presented the brigades with the updated plaques at Yarrambat Fire Station on Sunday.

Volunteers from CFA brigades all over the state raised $2.15 million for The Royal Children’s Hospital this year.

Submitted by	Peter Beaton, Yarrambat CFA

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 15-year-old female following an aggravated assault in Zuccoli early this morning.

Around 3:35am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a 23-year-old female had woken to being stabbed by a female youth at a residence on Follington Street.

The victim suffered several stab wounds to her chest and head during the assault.

Palmerston General Duties officers attended the incident, and the victim was conveyed to the Royal Darwin Hospital by St John Ambulance with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The 15-year-old was later arrested at the intersection of Chung Wah and Temple Terraces following patrols in the area.

The victim and the offender are believed to be known to one another.

Serious Crime is currently investigating the incident and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.