Subjects: Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program, summer school holiday program, the age of criminal responsibility, First Nations Children's Commissioner, youth programs.
FLOYD DOYLE, HOST: We have a special guest in our studio here, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy, who's come all the way up from Canberra or wherever you've been, and how have you been, Senator? Tell us where you've been.
The Albanese Government is fighting illegal foreign fishing operations in the Northern Territory, with Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke today officially launching Operation LUNAR in Darwin.
The new taskforce involves enhanced offshore capabilities in the air, on water and along the coastline to detect and respond to the threat of illegal foreign fishing.
Following the success of Operation Leedstrum in the Kimberley, some illegal fishers have ventured further east into the Northern Territory. They are now discovering that this pathway is also blocked.
CAMERON REDDIN, HOST: Patrick Gorman, thanks so much for your time. This is a tremendous day. It's a big weekend. But I think one of the real beauties of today, but also tomorrow, is that we get to shine a bit of a spotlight on the Australians that don't always get this kind of recognition. A lot of ordinary Aussies who have gone about their patch in life and have achieved some degree of excellence. This is a real opportunity to acknowledge that, isn't it?
GARY ADSHEAD, HOST: All right now, then without further ado, let's get down to it. It's the campaign of course, we're all watching with interest as the federal politicians go out there and make us promises that they don't want us to refuse. But of course, there's lots of debates that go on when these election promises come up, but there's also side issues. The government of the day still has to deal with things, and of course, the Coalition have to continue to hold them to account. So let's get into some of the issues.
Welcome to Parliament House.
A place full of powerful representatives and ministers.
A building where Prime Ministers are chosen.
But also a place where no one can achieve anything alone.
Similarly, the Australian of the Year Awards are about outstanding individuals.
But it is not just about individuals.
These awards are also about friendship and love.
Australia has these awards as a way of showing love and pride in the people of our country.
AMES O'LOGHLIN, HOST: Now, the Australian of the Year will be announced on Sunday on, obviously, Australia Day. Don't hold your breath, if it was going to be you, you would have heard by now. So if you haven't heard anything, perhaps unjustly, you've missed out. The New South Wales Australian of the Year in the running for the top award is Kath Koschel, founder of the Kindness Factory. We'll hear from her in a moment. But firstly, Assistant Minister for the Public Service, Pat Gorman joins me. Good morning.
MURRAY JONES, HOST: Well, whichever way you want to celebrate Australia Day it is coming up this weekend, and obviously there has been a bit of controversy around Australia Day in recent times. At ten to eight, my special guest this morning, the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, Patrick Gorman, joins me. Good morning, Patrick. How are you? Nice to have you along for the breakfast show today.
Mr Nigel Browne has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Aboriginal Investment NT for a term of five years.
A descendant of the Larrakia and Wulna people, Mr Browne brings a wealth of leadership experience to the role.
He has been CEO of the Larrakia Development Corporation since 2013 and is a Director on the Board of the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation.
In a record-breaking week for women’s leadership and representation, a new report has revealed more women than ever now sit on Australian Government boards.
The newly released Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Annual Report 2023-2024 shows that women now hold a record high of 54 per cent of positions on Australian Government boards.
When reporting on gender balance on Australian Government boards first began in 2009, women represented just 33.4 per cent of board members.
The Albanese Labor Government has committed over $2 million towards improving the health of marine parks surrounding Tasmania and sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island.
The South-east Marine Parks network is made up of 14 Australian Marine Parks off the coast of Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
It is home to a diverse range of fish and other creatures, such as crabs, coral, sea urchins and sponges.
Iconic species such as southern bluefin tuna and blue whales also roam through the south-east.