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Next step to ease congestion in North Brisbane - Expressions of Interest open for major upgrade
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King, Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg, Member for Petrie Emma Comer and Member for Dickson Ali France have announced Expressions of Interest are open to duplicate the Linkfield Road Overpass. The $176 million project, jointly funded by the Federal and State Governments, will expand the overpass to four lanes with a six-metre clearance to reduce bridge strikes and improve freight efficiency. The upgrade aims to ease congestion, enhance safety and support growing communities across northern Brisbane.
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Minister for the NDIS Jenny McAllister has announced a $20 million national pilot to help inform future pricing reforms for therapy supports under the NDIS. The 12-month Quality Supports Program Therapy Pilot will involve 27 registered providers sharing data on service delivery, workforce capability and participant outcomes. Therapy supports account for around 10 per cent of NDIS spending, with 465,000 participants accessing services. The Federal Government said insights from the pilot will help ensure high-quality therapies deliver value for money while supporting a sustainable and skilled provider workforce.
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Minister for Energy Chris Bowen and Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury Andrew Leigh have announced tougher action to ensure motorists receive fair petrol prices amid global oil volatility. The Federal Government will double penalties for false or misleading conduct and cartel behaviour to a maximum of $100 million per offence, direct the ACCC to intensify weekly fuel price monitoring, and work with industry to boost supply and ease bottlenecks. While global conflict has driven sharp oil price swings, Australia's fuel supply remains secure, with measures focused on protecting consumers, particularly in regional areas.
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Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain and NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro have expanded disaster assistance to multiple Top End communities impacted by severe flooding. Under the joint Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, support has been extended to several Local Government Areas to fund clean-up operations, emergency works and infrastructure repairs. Eligible residents in Coomalie, Litchfield, Beswick and Jilkminggan can access immediate relief payments, temporary accommodation assistance and re-establishment grants. While floodwaters in Katherine are receding, both governments said recovery efforts will prioritise displaced residents and communities with significant damage.
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NSW: Bus drought for Western Sydney communities to end in July
NSW Premier Chris Minns, Minister for Transport John Graham and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car have announced five new permanent bus routes to Western International Airport will commence on 5 July, backed by a $302.7 million investment. The routes from Penrith, Campbelltown, Liverpool and Mount Druitt will operate every 30 minutes from 5am to 10pm using 43 new electric buses. The State Government will also trial a $1.5 million Bus Shelter Program to help councils install shelters along new routes. The expansion aims to better connect growing Western Sydney communities with jobs and economic opportunities.
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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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| Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (New South Wales Local Court) Act 2026 |
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| Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence) Act 2026 |
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| Corporations (Review Fees) Amendment (Technical Amendments) Act 2026 |
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| Royal Commissions Legislation Amendment (Protections for Providing Information) Act 2026 |
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| Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Act 2026 |
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| Superannuation (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Imposition Act 2026 |
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| Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Act 2026 |
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| Parliamentary Frameworks Legislation Amendment (Reviews) Act 2026 |
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Australian Capital Territory
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| Government Procurement Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Territory Records (Executive Records) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Nurse Practitioners 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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| Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No 2) 2026 |
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| Forestry Amendment (Bungabbee State Forest Revocation) Act 2026 |
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| Fines Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Act 2026 |
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Northern Territory
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. | Care and Protection of Children Amendment (Worker Screening) Act 2026 |
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| Trade, Business and Asian Relations Legislation Amendment (Streamlining Licensing Schemes and Other Matters) Act 2026 |
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| Statute Law Revision and Repeals Act 2026 |
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| Housing Amendment Act 2026 |
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Queensland
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| Electoral Laws (Restoring Electoral Fairness) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Youth Justice (Electronic Monitoring) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Fighting Antisemitism and Keeping Guns out of the Hands of Terrorists and Criminals Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Local Government (Empowering Councils) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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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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| Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Act 2026 |
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| Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Act 2026 |
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| Justice Legislation Amendment (Vicarious Liability for Child Abuse) Act 2026 |
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| Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Stability) Act 2026 |
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| Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Supporting Stable and Strong Families) Act 2026 |
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| Crimes Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Energy and Other Legislation Amendment (Resilience Reforms and Other Matters) Act 2026 |
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Western Australia
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Federal
The Federal Parliament will next sit from 23 - 26 March 2026.
The 2026-27 Federal Budget will be handed down on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
Additional Budget Estimates were held on 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 17 - 19 March 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 19 December 2025.
New South Wales
NSW Parliament will next sit from 17 - 19 March 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 26 September 2025.
Northern Territory
NT Parliament will next sit from 17 - 19 March 2026.
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 24 October 2025.
Queensland
Queensland Parliament will next sit from 24 - 26 March 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 19 December 2025.
South Australia
The SA Parliament was prorogued on Saturday 21 February 2026.
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.
SA Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 29 January 2025.
Tasmania
The Tasmanian Parliament will next sit from 17 - 20 March 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 February 2026.
Victoria
The Victorian Parliament will next sit from from 17 -19 March 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 30 October 2025.
Western Australia
The WA Parliament (Assembly) will next sit on 17 - 19 March 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 25 November 2025.
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