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Today's Events


NT Budget Estimates
Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie to discuss the continuing and cruel shortage of Home Care Packages.
HCA: For Hearing - AA v The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

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Tougher child safety rules to help keep children safer in early education

Stronger, mandatory child safety measures have been signed off by every Australian Education Minister to strengthen child safety in early childhood education and care services. This forms part of the significant progress that has already been made since the release of the ACECQA Review of Child Safety Arrangements under the National Quality Framework,' said Minister for Education Jason Clare, Minister for Early Childhood Education Dr Jess Walsh, ACT Minister for Education and Early Childhood Yvette Berry, Victorian Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn, acting NSW Minister for Education and Early Learning Courtney Houssos, Queensland Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek, NT Minister for Education Jo Hersey, WA Minister for Education Sabine Winton and SA Minister for Education Blair Boyer.
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Key milestone in development of Australian made combat drone

The Australian made and designed autonomous aircraft, MQ-28A Ghost Bat, has achieved a major capability milestone, backed by the Federal Government's $1 billion investment in developing this next generation combat drone. The Ghost Bat is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia in more than 50 years. Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy said 'This is an important step forward in the development of this world-leading, Australian designed and made autonomous aircraft.'
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Mattress supplier Emma Sleep admits misleading statements about sale prices

'Emma Sleep Pty Ltd has admitted it made false or misleading representations about the sale prices of mattresses, bed frames, pillows, and accessories. The Federal Court found that its related entity Bettzeit Southeast Asia Inc. also engaged in the admitted conduct. Emma Sleep Pty Ltd admitted that between at least 15 June 2020 and 27 March 2023 it advertised 74 products online, showing a purchase price alongside a higher price with a 'strikethrough', and also displaying a percentage discount (such as '50% OFF'), or indicating the sale price would represent a certain saving to the consumer (such as 'Save as much as $3,531'),' said the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC).
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QLD: Have Your Say: Submissions for Inquiry into e-mobility safety and use in Queensland close

The State Government is encouraging Queenslanders to have their say on the future of e- scooter and e-bike safety, with public submissions to the Parliamentary Inquiry closing this Friday, June 20. The Inquiry, launched by the State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee, is examining the safety, regulation, and future of personal e-mobility devices (PMDs) such as e- scooters and e-bikes. Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the State Government was committed to improving safety for all road users and pedestrians.
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WA: Boost to housing affordability with election commitments delivered

'Housing will be more affordable for thousands of Western Australians, with the WA Government announcing a major funding boost in the upcoming State Budget for a suite of 2025 election commitments. Keystart will launch a new low deposit modular loan product to assist more people, particularly in regional WA, to purchase a modular home. Modular construction is a popular choice in regional WA where access to trades and the cost of a traditional build can make housing inaccessible,' said WA Premier Roger Cook, WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti and WA Minister for Housing and Works John Carey.
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Recent Acts

Federal
Act Name Date of Assent Act No.
 

 

 

See Capital Monitor's Federal Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.

Australian Capital Territory

Act Name Date of Assent Act No.
Short-Term Rental Accommodation Levy Act 2025

26/05/2025

12

Better Regulation Legislation Amendment Act 2025

26/05/2025

13

Better Regulation (Repeal of Legislation) Act 2025

26/05/2025

14

Heritage and Planning Legislation Amendment Act 2025

26/05/2025

15

Health Legislation Amendment Act 2025

26/05/2025

16

Financial Management Amendment Act 2025

26/05/2025

17

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.
Screen and Digital Games Industries Act 2025

22/05/2025

23

Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Act 2025

22/05/2025

24

Community Improvement Districts Act 2025

22/05/2025

25

Abortion Law Reform Amendment (Health Care Access) Bill 2025

11/06/2025

26

Victims Legislation Amendment (Victims Registers) Bill 2025

11/06/2025

27

Bail Amendment (Ban on Private Electronic Monitoring) Bill 2025

11/06/2025

28

Electoral Funding Amendment Bill 2025

11/06/2025

29

Health Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025

11/06/2025

30

Help to Buy (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2025

11/06/2025

31

Cemeteries and Crematoria Amendment Act 2025

12/06/2025

32

Health Services Amendment (PPP Prohibition) Act 2025

12/06/2025

33

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.
Portable Long Service Leave (Community Services Sector) Repeal Act 2025

29/05/2025

10

Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Legislation Amendment Act 2025

29/05/2025

11

Domestic and Family Violence and Victims Legislation Amendment Act 2025

06/06/2025

12

Water Amendment (Aboriginal Water Reserves) Act 2025

06/06/2025

13

Attorney-General Legislation Amendment Act 2025

06/06/2025

14

Local Government Legislation Amendment Act 2025

06/06/2025

15

See Capital Monitor's Northern Territory Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.

Queensland

Act Name Date of Assent Act No.
Police Powers and Responsibilities (Making Jack's Law Permanent) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025

16/05/25

11

Corrective Services (Parole Board) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025

16/05/25

12

Health Legislation Amendment Act 2025

16/05/25

13

See Capital Monitor's Queensland Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.

South Australia

Act Name Date of Assent Act No.
Planning, Development and Infrastructure (Environment and Food Production Areas) Amendment Act 2025

22/05/25

18

Summary Offences (Humiliating, Degrading or Invasive Depictions) Amendment Act 2025

22/05/25

19

Motor Vehicles (Disability Parking Permit Scheme) Amendment Act 2025

22/05/25

20

Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Act 2025

22/05/25

21

Education and Children's Services (Barring Notices and Other Protections) Amendment Act 2025

22/05/25

22

State Development Coordination and Facilitation Act 2025

22/05/25

23

Supply Act 2025

12/06/25

24

Children and Young People (Safety and Support) Act 2025

12/06/25

25

See Capital Monitor's South Australian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.

Tasmania

Act Name Date of Assent Act No.
Disability Rights, Inclusion and Safeguarding (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2025

16/05/25

6

Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Additional Jurisdictions) Act 2025

16/05/25

7

Justice Miscellaneous (Administrative Review Tribunal) Act 2025

16/05/25

8

Electoral Amendment (Alternative Voting Procedures) Act 2025

16/05/25

9

Police Offences Amendment (Knives and Other Weapons) Act 2025

16/06/25

10

Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Sensitive Disclosures) Act 2025

16/06/25

11

Defamation Amendment Act 2025

16/06/25

12

Justice Miscellaneous (Reporting Procedures) Act 2025

16/06/25

13

Evidence (Children and Special Witnesses) Amendment Act 2025

16/06/25

14

Supply Act (No. 2) 2025

13/06/25

15

Supply Act (No. 1) 2025

13/06/25

16

See Capital Monitor's Tasmanian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.

Victoria

Act Name Date of Assent Act No.
Energy and Land Legislation Amendment (Energy Safety) Act 2025

20/05/2025

13

Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Act 2025

20/05/2025

14

Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Amendment (Energy Upgrades for the Future) Act 2025

20/05/2025

15

Fire Services Property Amendment (Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund) Act 2025

27/05/2025

16

Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Act 2025

03/06/2025

17

Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Act 2025

03/06/2025

18

Retirement Villages Amendment Act 2025

03/06/2025

19

See Capital Monitor's Victorian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.

Western Australia

Act Name Date of Assent Act No.
 

 

 

See Capital Monitor's Western Australian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.

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Political Calendar

Federal

The 48th Parliament is scheduled to open Tuesday 22 July 2025, and will next sit 22-31 July.
The last Federal Election was on 03 May 2025.
The Federal Parliament was prorogued on 28 March 2025.
Budget Estimates were held on 27 March 2025.
Supplementary Budget Estimates will be held on 7 - 10 October & 13 October 2025.
The 2025-26 Federal Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 25 March 2025.
Federal Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 13 May 2025.

Australian Capital Territory

ACT Parliament will next sit from 24 - 26 June 2025.
The 2025-26 Territory Budget will be handed down on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 22-25 July, 28-31 July, 1 August and 4-5 August 2025..
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 24 - 26 June 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget will be handed down on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
Supplementary Budget Estimates are scheduled for 1- 5 December 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 25 - 28 February, 3 - 7, 10 - 12 March & 19 - 22, 25 - 29 August, 1- 3 September 2025.
The last NSW Election was on 25 March 2023.
New South Wales 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 29 - 31 July 2025.
The 2025-26 Territory Budget will be handed down on Tuesday, 13 May 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 10 - 12 & 16 - 19 June 2025.
The last Northern Territory Election was on 24 August 2024.
Northern Territory Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 10 September 2024.

Queensland

Queensland Parliament will next sit 10 - 12 June 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget will be handed down on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 29 - 31 July, 1, 5 - 7 August 2025.
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 South Australian Parliament will next sit from on 17 - 19 June 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget will be handed down on Thursday, 5 June 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 19 - 20 June & 23 - 25 June 2025.
The last South Australian Election was on 19 March 2022.
South Australian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 29 January 2025.

Tasmania

The Tasmanian Parliament was prorouged and an election will be held on 19 July 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget will be handed down on Thursday, 29 May 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 10 - 13 June 2025.
The last Tasmanian Election was held on Saturday 23 March 2024.
Tasmanian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 11 April 2024 and most recently amended on 26 June 2024, 23 October 2024 and 22 November 2024.

Victoria

The Victorian Parliament will next sit on 17 - 19 June 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 3-6 and 10-12 June 2025.
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 Western Australian Parliament will next sit on 17 - 19 June 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget will be handed down on Thursday, 19 June 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 1-3 July 2025.
The last Western Australia election was held on 08 March 2025.
Western Australian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 02 April 2025.

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