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New investments build on progress in Closing the Gap
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy have announced new investments to strengthen Closing the Gap outcomes, focusing on jobs, cost-of-living relief, housing, health and education. Key measures include a $299 million expansion of the Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program to 6,000 jobs, $27.4 million to extend grocery subsidies in remote stores, and $218.3 million to implement the National Plan to End Violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children. Additional funding supports health infrastructure, culturally safe maternal care, crisis counselling and remote housing, building on major long-term commitments.
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Australia's first National Media Literacy Strategy a step closer
Minister for Communications Anika Wells has announced the release of a tender to appoint a co-design partner for Australia's first National Media Literacy Strategy. The strategy will establish a coordinated national approach to help Australians build critical thinking skills, identify misleading content and understand emerging technologies such as AI. Developed with academic, industry and community stakeholders, it will also target support for vulnerable groups. The initiative forms part of the Federal Government's $153.5 million News Media Assistance Program, aimed at strengthening media diversity and equipping Australians to navigate an increasingly complex digital environment.
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Special envoy on methanol deaths in Laos
Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong has appointed Mr Pablo Kang as Special Envoy to advance investigations into the methanol poisoning deaths of Australians Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones in Laos. The Federal Government said it has consistently pressed Lao authorities for transparency, accountability and charges that reflect the seriousness of the tragedy, which also claimed four other foreign nationals. Mr Kang, a senior Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade official and former ambassador, will travel to Laos to explore all avenues to progress the case, with the government continuing to support the families in seeking justice.
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Launch of next action plan for Australia's travel and tourism industry
Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell and Assistant Minister for Tourism Nita Green have launched the next action plan under THRIVE 2030, the Federal Government's strategy to grow the visitor economy to $230 billion by 2030. The plan outlines support for 360,000 tourism businesses and 700,000 workers, backed by investments including $130 million for Tourism Australia's global campaign and $18.5 million for iconic destinations. The strategy focuses on sustainable growth, workforce development, First Nations tourism and innovation to strengthen Australia's global competitiveness.
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QLD: State Government accelerates child protection reforms
Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington and Queensland Minister for Child Safety Amanda Camm have announced the State Government will deliver the largest overhaul of Queensland's child protection system. The Child Safety Commission of Inquiry will bring forward its final report to May 2026, to be considered alongside the In Plain Sight Report and Child Death Review Board findings. The reforms respond to serious systemic failures identified under the Opposition, with the State Government committing to urgent, system-wide changes to better protect children across care settings.
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| Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Act 2026 |
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| Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Act 2026 |
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| Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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New South Wales
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| Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Reform and Modernisation) Act 2026 |
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Northern Territory
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Queensland
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South Australia
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Tasmania
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Victoria
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| Justice Legislation Amendment (Family Violence, Stalking and Other Matters) Act 2026 |
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| Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Amendment (Financial Assurance) Act 2026 |
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Federal
The Federal Parliament will next sit from 3 - 5 February 2026.
The 2026-27 Federal Budget will be handed down on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
Additional Budget Estimates are scheduled for 9 - 12 February 2026.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 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 3 - 5 February 2026.
The 2026-27 Territory Budget will be handed down in June 2026.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for TBA.
The last ACT Election was on 19 October 2024.
ACT Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 07 November 2024.
New South Wales
NSW Parliament will next sit from 3 - 5 February 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget will be handed down in 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 05 April 2023 and most recently amended on 17 March 2025.
Northern Territory
NT Parliament will next sit from 3 - 5 February 2025.
The 2026-27 Territory Budget will be handed down on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 9 - 18 June 2026.
The last NT Election was on 24 August 2024.
NT Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 10 September 2024.
Queensland
Queensland Parliament will next sit from 10 - 12 February 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget will be handed down on Tuesday, 23 June 2026.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 20 - 24 & 28 - 31 July 2026.
The last Queensland Election was on 26 October 2024.
Queensland Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 21 November 2024 and most recently amended on 22 February 2024, 10 May 2024 and 04 April 2025.
South Australia
The SA State election will be held on Saturday, 21 March 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget will be handed down on TBA.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for TBA.
The last SA Election was on 19 March 2022.
SAAdministrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 29 January 2025.
Tasmania
The Tasmanian Parliament (Assembly) will next sit from 3 - 5 February 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget will be handed down on Thursday, 21 May 2026.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 1 - 4 June 2026.
The last Tasmanian Election was held on Saturday 19 July 2025.
Tasmanian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 11 August 2025.
Victoria
The Victorian Parliament will next sit from from 3 - 5 February 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget will be handed down in May 2026.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for TBA.
The last Victorian election was held on 26 November 2022.
Victorian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 02 October 2023 and most recently amended on 12 December 2023.
Western Australia
The WA Parliament (Assembly) will next sit on 17 - 19 February 2026.
The 2025-26 State Budget will be handed down in June 2026.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 19 - 21 May 2026.
The last WA election was held on 08 March 2025.
WA Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 02 April 2025.
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