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Preparing for high-risk weather season
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain announced an additional $12 million to strengthen bushfire risk management and support emergency responders’ mental health. Funding will improve the accuracy of the Australian Fire Danger Rating System and continue CSIRO’s National Bushfire Intelligence Capability and Charles Darwin University’s North Australia and Rangelands Fire Information Service. These services support risk assessment, preparedness and hazard reduction, including in remote communities. Fortem’s mental health and wellbeing support for emergency service workers will be extended to December 2027. The package complements aerial firefighting investment and new emergency communications capabilities, including AusAlert and Temporary Disaster Roaming.
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Australia and Denmark strengthen climate and clean energy cooperation
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen and Denmark’s Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities Samira Nawa signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a Climate and Energy Partnership at COP31 in Antalya. The agreement supports cooperation on offshore wind, renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency, industrial decarbonisation, storage and renewable hydrogen. It aims to encourage technology development, investment, jobs and stronger clean energy supply chains. The countries will also collaborate on climate resilience and adaptation, including improving access to climate finance for developing countries, particularly in the Pacific. The partnership builds on existing Danish investment in Australian wind and hydrogen projects.
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ASIC issues interim stop orders against two Angas Securities funds
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) issued interim stop orders preventing offers, issues, sales or transfers of interests in the Angas Prime Income Fund and Angas Direct Mortgage Fund. ASIC raised concerns that both product disclosure statements inadequately explain Angas Securities’ financial position, including capital deficiencies and risks if its capital raising fails. It also questioned the Prime Fund’s disclosures about exposure to the collapsed Bathla Group, defaults, liquidity and portfolio risks. The funds held approximately $114 million in investor funds at June 2026. ASIC will consider final orders after giving Angas Securities an opportunity to respond.
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QLD: Service Queensland to modernise access to government services
Queensland Minister for Customer Services Steve Minnikin launched Service Queensland, bringing more than 200 government services together through a website, app, call centre and Brisbane City store. The store offers extended weekday hours and Saturday trading, providing access to services across transport, justice, family support and births, deaths and marriages. The app incorporates digital licences and credentials alongside additional services. Customers will retain access to staff by telephone, online chat or in person. Further services will be added over coming weeks and months to simplify access for residents and businesses.
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WA: State Government awards $15 million for large-scale battery manufacturing
Minister for State Development and Economic Diversification David Michael and Minister for Energy, Decarbonisation and Manufacturing Amber-Jade Sanderson announced $15 million for Australian Vanadium Limited through the Investment Attraction Fund’s New Energies Industries Round 2. The funding will establish a high-capacity, relocatable vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility in Western Australia, expanding production for large-scale batteries and increasing local supply-chain content. Its modular design enables deployment across regional and industrial centres. The project will support grid-scale, long-duration energy storage and create employment and training opportunities in advanced manufacturing, chemical processing, engineering, construction and plant operations.
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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. |
|---|---|---|
| Better Regulation Legislation Amendment Act 2026 | 09/11/2026 | 16 |
| Planning (Missing Middle Housing) Amendment Act 2026 | 09/11/2026 | 17 |
| Government Agencies (Campaign Advertising) Amendment Act 2026 | 09/11/2026 | 18 |
| Firearms (Firearm Prohibition Orders) Amendment Act 2026 | 09/11/2026 | 19 |
| Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2026 (No 2) | 09/11/2026 | 20 |
| Housing and Consumer Affairs Legislation Amendment Act 2026 | 09/11/2026 | 21 |
| Competition Legislation Amendment Act 2026 | 09/11/2026 | 22 |
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. |
|---|---|---|
| Justices of the Peace Amendment Act 2026 | 23/10/2026 | 44 |
| Rural Fires Amendment (Fire Fighting Fleet) Act 2026 | 23/10/2026 | 45 |
| Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act 2026 | 23/10/2026 | 46 |
| Future Jobs and Investment Act 2026 | 28/10/2026 | 47 |
| Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act 2026 | 28/10/2026 | 48 |
| Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 | 28/10/2026 | 49 |
| Crimes Amendment (Breaking and Entering Offences) Act 2026 | 28/10/2026 | 50 |
| Public Health Amendment (Terramation) Act 2026 | 28/10/2026 | 51 |
| Environmental Legislation Amendment (Plastic Reduction and Container Recycling) Act 2026 | 28/10/2026 | 52 |
| Parliamentary Budget Officer Amendment Act (No 2) 2026 | 28/10/2026 | 53 |
| National Park Estate (Great Koala National Park Reservations) Act 2026 | 02/11/2026 | 54 |
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. |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Legislation Amendment (Drink and Drug Driving and Hooning) Act 2026 | 06/11/2026 | 24 |
| Education Standards and Registration Board Act 2026 | 06/11/2026 | 25 |
| Liquor Amendment Act 2026 | 06/11/2026 | 26 |
| Motor Vehicles Legislation Amendment (Digital Licences) Act 2026 | 06/11/2026 | 27 |
| Lands and Planning Legislation Amendment (Red Tape Reduction) Act 2026 | 06/11/2026 | 28 |
| National Electricity (Northern Territory) (National Uniform Legislation) Legislation Amendment Act 2026 | 06/11/2026 | 29 |
| Associations Legislation Amendment Act 2026 | 06/11/2026 | 30 |
| Marine Facilities (Access and Pricing) Act 2026 | 06/11/2026 | 31 |
| Environment Legislation Amendment (Safe Air) Act 2026 | 06/11/2026 | 32 |
See Capital Monitor's Northern Territory Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
Queensland
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
|---|---|---|
| Home Ownership and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 | 22/10/2026 | 25 |
| Queensland Protection Commission Act 2026 | 22/10/2026 | 26 |
| Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 | 22/10/2026 | 27 |
| Breach Bail, Go to Jail and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 | 05/11/2026 | 28 |
See Capital Monitor's Queensland Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
South Australia
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
|---|---|---|
| Stamp Duties (Residential Purposes and Residential Land) Amendment Act 2026 | 22/09/2026 | 10 |
| Liquor Licensing (Royal Commission Recommendations) Amendment Act 2026 | 24/09/2026 | 11 |
| National Gas (South Australia) (Application of Rules) Amendment Act 2026 | 24/09/2026 | 12 |
| Employment Agents Act 2026 | 24/09/2026 | 13 |
| Northern Water Project (Land and Infrastructure) Act 2026 | 24/09/2026 | 14 |
| Burial and Cremation (Interment Rights) Amendment Act 2026 | 22/10/2026 | 15 |
| Supreme Court (Vexatious Litigants) Amendment Act 2026 | 22/10/2026 | 16 |
| Local Government (Transition Out of Administration) Amendment Act 2026 | 05/11/2026 | 17 |
See Capital Monitor's South Australian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
Tasmania
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Licensing Amendment Act 2026 | 11/09/2026 | 15 |
| Residential Tenancy Amendment (Safety Modifications) Act 2026 | 11/09/2026 | 16 |
| Police Offences Amendment Act 2026 | 11/09/2026 | 17 |
| Statutory Holidays Amendment Act 2026 | 09/10/2026 | 18 |
| Taxation and Related Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2026 | 09/10/2026 | 19 |
| Charities and Associations Law (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2026 | 09/10/2026 | 20 |
| Integrity Commission Amendment (Mandatory Notifications) Act 2026 | 09/10/2026 | 21 |
See Capital Monitor's Tasmanian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
Victoria
See Capital Monitor's Victorian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
Western Australia
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
|---|---|---|
| Land Forces Event (Special Powers) Act 2026 | 16/09/2026 | 15 |
| Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Amendment Act 2026 | 21/10/2026 | 16 |
| Retail Barring Orders Act 2026 | 21/10/2026 | 17 |
| Finance Legislation Amendment (Housing Affordability) Act 2026 | 21/10/2026 | 18 |
| Public and Bank Holidays Amendment Act 2026 | 28/10/2026 | 19 |
| Road Traffic Amendment (Disqualification Notices) Act 2026 | 28/10/2026 | 20 |
See Capital Monitor's Western Australian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
Federal
The Senate of the Federal Parliament will next sit from 16 - 19 November 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 were held on 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 1 - 3 December 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 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 10 - 12 November 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 next NSW Election will be held on 13 March 2027.
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 24 - 26 November 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 17 - 19 November 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 10 - 12 November 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 10 - 12 November 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 was prorogued on Tuesday 3 November 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 10 - 12 November 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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