Here is a look at what is making news around the country today.
Today’s national news includes the Defence Minister saying Labor is privileged to support Ukraine in its war with Russia, Treasurer Chalmers calling for less extremism after Trump’s assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, King Charles and Queen Camilla visiting Australia in October, and getting a new job is more accessible for Australian migrants with a more extended grace period.
Politics
In the war with Russia, Labor is privileged to support Ukraine: Minister Conroy
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy says the Albanese government is “privileged” to support the Ukrainian government, Sky News reported. The Australian government has pledged $250 million in support for Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia. “This is responding to the requests of the Ukrainian government,” Mr Conroy said. “We’ve been very focused on supporting their needs with practical assistance. We’re privileged to support them.”
‘Votes not violence’: Treasurer Chalmers on Trump assassination attempt
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has called for calls for less ‘extremism’ in politics after Trump attack that happened at a rally in Pennsylvania, Sky News has reported. “We are relieved that former president Trump is okay,” Mr Chalmers said. “Our hearts go out to the family of the man whose life was lost in the crowd. If you take a step back for a moment, unfortunately, we are seeing more extremism, more polarization, and more violence in our politics, and we should be able to settle our differences with votes, not violence,” he said.
Nation
King Charles and Queen Camilla set to visit Australia
King Charles and Queen Camilla are heading to Australia this October to carry out engagements in Canberra and NSW, SBS News reported. It will be Charles’ first visit to Australia since he became king and the first by a reigning monarch since 2011 when Queen Elizabeth II traveled to Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth. Charles ascended to the British throne in March last year following the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said planning for the visit was well underway.
Business
Getting a new job is more accessible for Australian migrants with a more extended grace period
To secure new sponsorship, the Business Standard has reported that Australian Visa holders now have up to 180 days at a time, or a maximum of 365 days in total, during the visa grant period. The Aussie government has announced easing rules for temporary workers seeking new employment. The significant change extends the grace period for sponsored workers from 60 to 180 days after ceasing employment before breaching their visa conditions. Additionally, there is a maximum limit of 365 days across the entire visa grant period. During this time, workers can engage in any occupation within reason without breaching their visa conditions, even if they are not working in their last approved occupation.
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