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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong, Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King, Minister for Education Jason Clare and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins announced expanded economic cooperation with Vietnam. Agreements cover digital trade, education, innovation, agriculture, biosecurity, food safety, aquaculture and sustainable development. The countries will promote cross-border e-commerce and opportunities in digital health and banking, resume Australian game-meat market access and strengthen health and research collaboration. New Vietjet flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Western Sydney will also support tourism, business and people-to-people connections.
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has welcomed the Reserve Bank’s decision to leave the cash rate at 4.35 per cent, saying it would provide relief for mortgage holders amid global uncertainty and domestic cost pressures. He said recent inflation outcomes had been better than forecast and pointed to lower underlying-inflation projections and stronger growth forecasts in the RBA’s latest Statement on Monetary Policy. Jim Chalmers also attributed ongoing price pressures partly to the Middle East conflict and highlighted Australia’s AAA sovereign credit rating, lower debt relative to other advanced economies and recent Budget measures. He said further work was needed as households continued to face cost-of-living pressures.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has unanimously left the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35 per cent after three increases earlier in 2026. The Monetary Policy Board said inflation remained too high, with capacity pressures and elevated energy prices contributing to risks, although financial conditions had tightened and economic activity appeared to be slowing. Consumer spending growth has moderated, housing prices have fallen in some capitals and labour-market conditions have eased somewhat. The RBA expects inflation to return to around the midpoint of its target range in late 2027 and said further rate increases remain possible if upside inflation risks materialise.
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is seeking feedback on extending eight legislative instruments due to self-repeal in 2027. ASIC assessed the measures as continuing to operate effectively and efficiently and proposes changing only their expiry dates. The instruments cover futures-market rules, authorised representatives, family-violence protections in financial disclosure, financial requirements for retail over-the-counter derivative issuers, superannuation disclosures, financial services guides and employee share schemes. ASIC has introduced a combined consultation process for instruments that can be extended without substantive amendment. Submissions on Consultation Statement 62 are due by 5.00 pm AEST on 08 September 2026.
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Premier Ben Carroll and Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny introduced reforms expanding legal protections for family-violence victim-survivors. Proposed amendments will make experience of family violence a protected attribute under equal-opportunity law, create a standalone coercive-control offence, restrict good-character references for perpetrators and strengthen intervention orders. The legislation also expands protections against grooming, prevents perpetrators weaponising fines and limits suppression orders that conceal the identities of convicted rapists. An expert advisory group will guide implementation of the coercive-control offence and advise on improving access to justice. The State Government said the reforms aim to reduce discrimination, strengthen victim-survivor participation and hold perpetrators accountable.
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See Capital Monitor's Federal Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
Australian Capital Territory
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Planning Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Juries (Peremptory Challenges) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Fuel Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| City and Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2026 (No 2) |
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See Capital Monitor's Australian Capital Territory Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
New South Wales
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Fair Trading Amendment (FuelCheck) Bill 2026 |
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| Road Transport Amendment (Non-registrable Motor Vehicles) Bill 2026 |
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| Library Amendment Bill 2026 |
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| Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 |
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| Crimes Legislation Amendment (Organised and Gang-related Crime Reforms) Act 2026 |
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| Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Amendment (Good Character) Act 2026 |
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| Property and Stock Agents Amendment (Underquoting and Other Agent Conduct) Act 2026 |
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| Energy and Utilities Administration Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Crimes Legislation Amendment (Hate Crimes) Act 2026 |
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| Crimes and Summary Offences Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Appropriation Act 2026 |
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| Appropriation (Parliament) Act 2026 |
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| Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Parliamentary Budget Officer Amendment Act 2026 |
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See Capital Monitor's New South Wales Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
Northern Territory
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Racing and Wagering Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Liquor Legislation Amendment (Fast Track Approvals) Act 2026 |
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| Pipelines and Petroleum Legislation Amendment (Industry Development) Act 2026 |
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| Heritage Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Mineral Titles Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Appropriation (2026-2027) Act 2026 |
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| Treasury Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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See Capital Monitor's Northern Territory Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
Queensland
See Capital Monitor's Queensland Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
South Australia
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Petroleum Products Regulation (Emergencies and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Fair Trading (Fuel Pricing Information Penalties) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) (Amendment of Indenture) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Supply Act 2026 |
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| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Birth Certificates) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Local Government (Elections) (Periodic Elections) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Return to Work (Presumptive Firefighter Injuries) Amendment Act 2026 |
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See Capital Monitor's South Australian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
Tasmania
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Grange Resources (Tasmania) Pty Ltd (Alternative Application Period) Act 2026 |
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| Help to Buy (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2026 |
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| Education and Care Services National Law (Application) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Building Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2026 |
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| Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2026 |
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| First Home Owner Grant Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Public Health Amendment (Prohibited Tobacco and Other Products) Act 2026 |
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See Capital Monitor's Tasmanian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
Victoria
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Electoral Further Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Appropriation (2026-2027) Act 2026 |
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| Appropriation (Parliament 2026-2027) Act 2026 |
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| Building Legislation and Treasury Legislation (Tax Relief) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Victoria Police Amendment (Police Reservists) Act 2026 |
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| Dangerous Goods Transport Act 2026 |
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| Education and Training Reform Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Health Legislation Amendment (Regulatory Reform) Act 2026 |
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| Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Dangerous Goods) Act 2026 |
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See Capital Monitor's Victorian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
Western Australia
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Collie Coal (Griffin) Agreement Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Land Tax Assessment Amendment (Build-to-Rent) Act 2026 |
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| Local Government Amendment (Rating of Certain Mining Licences) Act 2026 |
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| Public Sector Management Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Pilbara Port Assets (Disposal) Repeal Act 2026 |
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See Capital Monitor's Western Australian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
Federal
Federal Parliament will next sit from 11 - 13 August 2026.
The 2026-27 Federal Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
Additional Budget Estimates were held on 9 - 12 February 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 25 - 28 May & 2 - 5 June 2026.
Supplementary Budget Estimates are scheduled for 26 - 29 October 2026.
The last Federal Election was on 3 May 2025.
Federal Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 13 May 2025.
Australian Capital Territory
ACT Parliament will next sit from 15 - 17 September 2026.
The 2026-27 Territory Budget was handed down on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 3, 21 - 31 July, 3 August & 9 - 20 November 2026.
The last ACT Election was on 19 October 2024.
ACT Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 19 December 2025.
New South Wales
NSW Parliament will next sit from 15 - 17 September 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down in Tuesday, 23 June 2026.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 24 - 27 February, 2 - 11 March, 18 - 31 August & 1 - 2 September 2026.
Supplementary Budget Estimates are scheduled for 26 - 30 October 2026.
The last NSW Election was on 25 March 2023.
NSW Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 5 April 2023 and most recently amended on 19 June 2026.
Northern Territory
NT Parliament will next sit from 25 - 27 August 2026.
The 2026-27 Territory Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 9 - 18 June 2026.
The last NT Election was on 24 August 2024.
NT Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 1 June 2026.
Queensland
Queensland Parliament will next sit from 25 - 27 August 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 23 June 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 20 - 24 & 28 - 31 July 2026.
The last Queensland Election was on 26 October 2024.
Queensland Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 2 July 2026.
South Australia
SA Parliament will next sit from 18 - 20 August 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down on Thursday, 4 June 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 18 - 24 June 2026.
The last SA election was held on 21 March 2026.
SA Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 9 July 2026.
Tasmania
The Tasmanian Parliament will next sit from 11 - 16 August 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down on Thursday, 21 May 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 1 - 4 June 2026.
The last Tasmanian Election was held on 19 July 2025.
Tasmanian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 11 August 2025 and most recently amended on 17 June 2026.
Victoria
The Victorian Parliament will next sit from 11 - 13 August 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 15 - 25 May 2026.
The last Victorian election was held on 26 November 2022.
Victorian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 07 August 2026.
Western Australia
The WA Parliament will next sit from 11 - 13 August 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 19 - 21 May 2026.
The last WA election was held on 8 March 2025.
WA Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 13 July 2026.
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