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| High Court of Australia - For Judgment: Smith v Chief Executive, Queensland Corrective Services & Ors (B58/2026); Morton v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship (S68/2026) National Press Club of Australia (NPC): Federal Minister for Resources, Madeleine King, to hold an address on "The bedrock of our security". National Press Club of Australia (NPC): To host the annual Excellence in Health Journalism Awards presentation. Leader of the Federal Nationals, Matt Canavan, will be joined by other Nationals MPs and Senators, as well as leaders in the pineapple industry, to launch a petition to stop the Federal Government's foreign pineapple plan. |
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$10 million Burrangiri upgrade to secure respite care for older Canberrans
Minister for Aged Care and Seniors Sam Rae, Minister for Finance Katy Gallagher, and Member for Bean David Smith announced a $10 million Federal Government investment to upgrade the Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Centre in Canberra. Funding will be provided to the ACT Government through the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program to address work health and safety issues and maintain respite services. Construction is expected to commence in the second half of 2027 and finish in 2028. The Government will seek alternative respite care providers during the temporary closure, with an Expression of Interest process expected to open in October 2026. Longer-term options to meet growing demand will also be explored.
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Reforms to improve public transport accessibility
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King and Attorney-General Michelle Rowland announced the commencement of reforms to the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002. The changes introduce new requirements for staff training, information sharing and the design of public transport vehicles, buildings and infrastructure to improve accessibility and safety for people with disability. The reforms apply to bus, tram, train, light rail, ferry, taxi and aviation operators, with some obligations subject to five- or ten-year implementation periods. The Federal Government has also released updated guidance for transport providers and is separately developing aviation-specific disability standards to further address discrimination.
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Legislation passes Parliament to help more Australians go to uni
Minister for Education Jason Clare announced Parliament has passed the Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill, establishing Managed Growth Funding and Needs-based Funding for Australian universities. The reforms will provide an additional $3.6 billion over the next decade and support approximately 230,000 additional university commencements. The Australian Tertiary Education Commission will allocate Commonwealth Supported Places, including additional places for disadvantaged and regional students. Universities will receive increased funding for enrolling students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, First Nations students and those studying at regional campuses. The Federal Government said the reforms will expand access to higher education, improve student participation and support workforce development, particularly in regional communities.
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VIC: More free lifesaving overdose medication across Victoria
Minister for Mental Health Ingrid Stitt announced that the State Government is expanding access to free naloxone, a medication that temporarily reverses opioid overdoses, through additional dispensing machines across Victoria. Minister Stitt said seven new machines are being installed at hospitals and community health facilities, bringing the statewide total to 17, with three further locations to be confirmed. The machines operate 24 hours a day and provide free naloxone nasal spray without requiring staff assistance. Hospitals and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations can also participate in the Take-Home Naloxone Program. The expansion forms part of the State Government’s $95.1 million Statewide Action Plan to reduce drug-related harm and prevent overdose deaths.
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Attorney General Michael Daley and Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison announced that the State Government will introduce legislation to strengthen penalties for dangerous driving and serious road offences in New South Wales. The reforms will establish new offences for dangerous driving causing actual bodily harm, failing to stop and assist after a crash, and intentionally recording and sharing images of seriously injured or deceased crash victims. Unlawful street racing will become an aggravating factor for dangerous driving offences. The proposed penalties include up to five years’ imprisonment for aggravated dangerous driving causing actual bodily harm. The reforms respond to recommendations from the NSW Law Reform Commission’s 2025 report into serious road crime.
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Australian Capital Territory
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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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| Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) (Validation) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Appropriation Act 2026-2027 |
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| Appropriation (Office of the Legislative Assembly) Act 2026-2027 |
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See Capital Monitor's Australian Capital Territory Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
New South Wales
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| Crown Land Management Amendment (Statutory Review) Act 2026 |
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| Greater Sydney Parklands Trust Amendment (Review) Act 2026 |
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| Road Transport Legislation Amendment (Medical Cannabis and Driving Offences) Act 2026 |
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| Sydney Olympic Park Authority Amendment (Millennium Parklands) Act 2026 |
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| Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act (No 2) 2026 |
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| Contemporary Music Act 2026 |
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| Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Further Organised Crimes Reforms) Act 2026 |
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| Residential Tenancies Amendment (Protection of Personal Information) Act 2026 |
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Northern Territory
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Youth Justice and Criminal Code Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Consumer Affairs and Essential Goods and Services Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Attorney-General Legislation Amendment (Boards, Committees and Statutory Offices) Act 2026 |
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| Care and Protection of Children Legislation Amendment (Every Child Matters) Act 2026 |
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| Rights of the Terminally Ill Act 2026 |
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Queensland
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Appropriation (Parliament) Act 2026 |
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| Appropriation Act 2026 |
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| State Development and Public Works Organisation Critical Minerals and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Health Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Waste Reduction and Recycling (Strengthening the Container Refund Scheme) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Youth Justice (Circuit Breaker) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Transport and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Criminal Code (Dangerous Driving) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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South Australia
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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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| Appropriation Act 2026 |
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| Statutes Amendment (Industrial Relations Portfolio) Act 2026 |
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| Stamp Duties (Residential Purposes and Residential Land) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Liquor Licensing (Royal Commission Recommendations) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| National Gas (South Australia) (Application of Rules) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Employment Agents Act 2026 |
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| Northern Water Project (Land and Infrastructure) Act 2026 |
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See Capital Monitor's South Australian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
Tasmania
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| Local Government Amendment (Targeted Reform) Act 2026 |
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| Mt Lyell Acid Drainage Reduction (Repeal) Act 2026 |
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| Residential Parks Act 2026 |
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| Police Offences Amendment (Increased Penalties For Damage To Tasmanian War Memorials) Act 2026 |
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| Occupational Licensing Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Residential Tenancy Amendment (Safety Modifications) Act 2026 |
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| Police Offences Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Statutory Holidays Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Taxation and Related Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2026 |
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| Charities and Associations Law (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Integrity Commission Amendment (Mandatory Notifications) Act 2026 |
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Victoria
See Capital Monitor's Victorian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
Western Australia
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| Appropriation (Capital 2026-27) Act 2026 |
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| Appropriation (Recurrent 2026-27) Act 2026 |
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| Electricity Industry Amendment (Capital Charges) Act 2026 |
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| Electricity Industry Amendment (Capital Charges) Act (No. 2) 2026 |
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| Working with Children (Screening) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Land Forces Event (Special Powers) 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 12 - 15 October 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 20 - 22 October 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 10 September 2026.
New South Wales
NSW Parliament will next sit from 13 - 15 October 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 13 - 15 October 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 13 - 15 October 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 13 - 15 October 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 27 - 29 October 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 5 October 2026.
Victoria
The Victorian Parliament will next sit after the 2026 state election.
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 13 - 15 October 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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