I’ve also received a briefing on the situation by the ASIO Director-General and the AFP Commissioner, and I'm advised there is no ongoing threat to the community on the information available.

We are a peace-loving nation and there is no place for violent extremism in Australia.

My thoughts are with those who have been affected by the incident in the Perth suburb of Willetton overnight.

I have spoken with WA Premier Roger Cook this morning, and I thank the WA Police for acting swiftly to contain the incident.

Wishing a peaceful, happy and Holy Orthodox Easter Day to all celebrating today.

I joined Archbishop Makarios and the congregation at the Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Kogarah tonight for midnight mass.

Christos Anesti!

From July 1, every Australian taxpayer gets a tax cut.

The $5000 escaping violence payments are available now.

Because if you need to leave to keep yourself and your family safe, we want you to know you can afford it.

Congratulations to Jeremiah Manele on his election as Prime Minister of Solomon Islands. I look forward to working closely with him. Australia and Solomon Islands are close friends and our futures are connected. 🇦🇺🇸🇧

There's more to do, and we’ll keep working across every state and territory to achieve change.

I want women to know if they need to leave, they can afford to go.

Yesterday we took significant steps to help women escaping violent partners. With up to $5000 of financial support as part of our Leaving Violence Program.

Ending violence against women is something that requires action at every level of government and every level of society.