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Review into federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has tasked the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet with leading a review into Australia's federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies following the recent terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. The review, led by former Defence and Foreign Affairs Secretary Dennis Richardson, will assess whether current powers, structures, processes and information-sharing arrangements are sufficient to respond to the evolving security threats. It will build on the Independent Intelligence Review by Richard Maude and Heather Smith.
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Federal Government to establish national gun buyback scheme
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke have announced a new National Gun Buyback Scheme, the largest since 1996, to remove surplus, newly banned, and illegal firearms. The initiative responds to the recent terrorist attack at Bondi Beach and aims to complete reforms begun after the Port Arthur massacre. The Federal Government will share costs equally with states and territories, which will manage firearm collection, while the Australian Federal Police will oversee destruction. Legislative reforms are expected by July 2026, including stricter limits on firearm ownership and new citizenship conditions for licences.
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Fifth Australia-China Strategic Economic Dialogue strengthens economic ties
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has co-chaired the fifth Australia-China Strategic Economic Dialogue with Chairman Zheng Shanjie of China's National Development and Reform Commission. Held for the second consecutive year and marking a decade since the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement took effect, the dialogue focused on strengthening trade, investment, and sustainable finance cooperation. Discussions included economic outlooks, preparations for China's 15th Five Year Plan, and the recommencement of the officials-level Investment Working Group. The dialogue supports cross-border green capital flows and reinforces efforts to maintain a stable and constructive relationship with China, Australia's largest trading partner.
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Get Ready Queensland set to go national
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain and Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery Ann Leahy have announced that Queensland's flagship disaster preparedness program, Get Ready Queensland, will be adopted nationally. The new National Get Ready Framework, supported by a combined $27.8 million investment, will be tailored to each state and territory. The initiative aims to boost household disaster preparedness and community resilience ahead of disaster season. The Federal Government will contribute $8.3 million through the Disaster Ready Fund, while Queensland leads the rollout with continued investment in flood forecasting and inclusive planning.
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NSW: State Government to act to protect community safety following terrorist attack
NSW Premier Chris Minns and NSW Attorney General Michael Daley have announced new reforms allowing NSW Police to restrict public assemblies in designated areas following a declared terrorist incident. The changes, introduced in response to the recent Bondi Beach attack, empower the Police Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner, with the Police Minister's agreement, to issue a Public Assembly Restriction Declaration for 14-day periods. These powers aim to prevent intimidation, ensure safety, and reduce risk - complementing existing laws targeting hate, antisemitism, and protection of places of worship.
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Australian Capital Territory
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. | Public Sector (Closing the Gap) Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Assisted Reproductive Technology Amendment Act 2025 (No 2) |
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| Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Planning (Territory Priority Project) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Payroll Tax Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Amendment Act 2025 |
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New South Wales
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| Children (Criminal Proceedings) and Young Offenders Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Amendment (Places of Worship) Act 2025 |
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| Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Repeal Act 2025 |
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Northern Territory
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Queensland
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| Health Legislation Amendment Act (No. 3) 2025 |
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| Energy Roadmap Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Defamation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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South Australia
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Tasmania
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. | Terrorism Legislation (Extension) Act 2025 |
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| Poisons Amendment (Interstate Prescriptions) Act 2025 |
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| Custodial Inspector Amendment (Protection from Reprisal) Act 2025 |
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| Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2025 |
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| Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2025 |
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| Commission for Children and Young People Act 2025 | 23/12/2025 |
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| Taxation and Related Legislation (First Home Owner and Payroll Relief) Act 2025 |
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| Justice Miscellaneous (Explosives Offences) Act 2025 |
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| Sentencing Amendment (Aggravating Factors) Act 2025 |
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Victoria
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Restricting Non-disclosure Agreements (Sexual Harassment at Work) Act 2025 |
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| Crimes Amendment (Retail, Fast Food, Hospitality and Transport Worker Harm) Act 2025 |
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| Early Childhood Legislation Amendment (Child Safety) Act 2025 |
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| Justice Legislation Amendment (Community Safety) Act 2025 |
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| Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Act 2025 |
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| Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Labour Hire Legislation Amendment (Licensing) Act 2025 |
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| Social Services Regulation Amendment (Child Safety, Complaints and Worker Regulation) Act 2025 |
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Western Australia
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| Charitable Collections Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Act 2025 |
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| Liquor Control Amendment Act 2025 |
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| State Development Act 2025 |
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| Help to Buy (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2025 |
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Federal
The Federal Parliament will next sit from 03 - 05 February 2026.
The last Federal Election was on 03 May 2025.
Budget Estimates were held on 27 March 2025.
Supplementary Budget Estimates are scheduled for 07 - 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 02 - 04 December 2025.
The 2025-26 Territory Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 22-25 July, 28-31 July, 01 August and 04-05 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 from 03 - 05 February 2026.
The 2025-26 State Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
Supplementary Budget Estimates are scheduled for 01- 05 December 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 25 - 28 February, 03 - 07, 10 - 12 March & 19 - 22, 25 - 29 August, 01- 03 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 from 03 - 05 February 2025.
The 2025-26 Territory Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 13 May 2025.
Budget Estimates were held on 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 from 9 - 11 December 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget was 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 05 - 07 May 2026.
The 2025-26 State Budget was handed down on Thursday, 5 June 2025.
Budget Estimates were held on 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 (Assembly) will next sit from 2 - 4 December 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget was handed down on Thursday, 29 May 2025.
Budget Estimates were held on 10 - 13 June 2025.
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 2 - 4 December 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Budget Estimates were held on 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 2 - 4 December 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget was 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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