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More WA communities to benefit from $100 million energy upgrades
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson, and Special Envoy for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Kate Thwaites announced that the Federal Government will deliver $50 million in grants under the second round of the $100 million Community Energy Upgrades Fund. Sixty-six local governments will receive support for projects that improve energy efficiency and electrification of community facilities. In Western Australia, eight councils will share over $5 million to install solar panels, batteries, and efficient heating systems for local pools and sports centres, cutting costs and emissions while building climate resilience.
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Free TAFE changing lives in Tasmania
Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles and Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health, and Assistant Minister for Women Rebecca White announced that the Federal Government’s Free TAFE program has delivered nearly 10,000 enrolments across Tasmania since its 2023 launch. The initiative helps Australians gain qualifications in high-demand areas such as care, construction, agriculture, and early childhood education. Nationally, over 210,000 courses have been completed, equipping more Australians for essential roles while easing skill shortages. Tasmanians are also saving thousands in course fees, supporting stronger local workforces and career opportunities across the state.
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New home sales remain at three-year highs
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) reports that new home sales fell by 9.0 per cent in October 2025 but remain at a three-year high. According to HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon, sales in the three months to October were 8.1 per cent higher than the previous quarter and 24.2 per cent above the same period last year. Recent cash rate cuts, strong population growth, and low unemployment have boosted market confidence, especially in Sydney and Melbourne. However, rising land costs and limited supply may constrain future growth in new home sales.
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NSW: State Government to outlaw ‘claim farming’ in motor crashes
Attorney General Michael Daley and Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Jihad Dib announced new legislation introduced to Parliament to outlaw unethical ‘claim farming’ practices targeting people injured in motor crashes. The Motor Accident Injuries Amendment (Claim Farming Practices Prohibition) Bill 2025 strengthens existing laws by prohibiting unsolicited contact and high-pressure tactics in the NSW Compulsory Third Party Scheme, with offences carrying penalties of up to $55,000. The State Government’s reforms aim to protect vulnerable people from exploitation, ensure fair treatment for crash survivors, and maintain the integrity of the CTP Scheme.
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VIC: Record planned surgeries delivered for more Victorians
Victorian Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas has announced record results for Victoria's health system, with more than 57,000 patients receiving planned surgeries between July and September - the second highest quarterly figure ever recorded and the largest for a first quarter. The State Government's continued investment in health services has reduced wait times, with the median at 27 days, and improved ambulance transfer efficiency by 5.5 per cent compared to 2024. Despite increased emergency demand, initiatives such as new ambulance care standards, virtual emergency services, and urgent care clinics are helping deliver faster, safer patient care across the state.
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| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. | Commonwealth Workplace Protection Orders Act 2025 |
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| Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Health Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 1) Act 2025 |
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| Private Health Insurance (National Joint Replacement Register Levy) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya's) Act 2025 |
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| Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Act 2025 |
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| Superannuation Guarantee Charge Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Competition and Consumer Amendment (Australian Energy Regulator Separation) Act 2025 |
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| Criminal Code Amendment (State Sponsors of Terrorism) Act 2025 |
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| Australian Centre for Disease Control Act 2025 |
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| Australian Centre for Disease Control (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2025 |
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Australian Capital Territory
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. | Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Workplace Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (No 3) |
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| Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Civil Law (Wrongs) (Organisational Child Abuse Liability) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Health Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (No 2) |
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New South Wales
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Northern Territory
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Queensland
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| Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Tobacco and Other Smoking Products (Dismantling Illegal Trade) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Queensland Building and Construction Commission and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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South Australia
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Tasmania
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Victoria
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. | Domestic Animals Amendment (Rehoming Cats and Dogs and Other Matters) Act 2025 | 05/11/2025 |
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| Building Legislation Amendment (Fairer Payments on Jobsites and Other Matters) Act 2025 |
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| Mental Health Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Statewide Treaty Act 2025 |
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Western Australia
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Federal
The Federal Parliament will next sit from 24 - 27 November 2025.
The last Federal Election was on 03 May 2025.
Budget Estimates were held on 27 March 2025.
Supplementary Budget Estimates are scheduled for 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 7 - 4 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, 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 from 18 - 20 November 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget was 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 from 25 - 27 November 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 18 - 20 November 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 25 - 27 November 2025.
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 will next sit (Estimates) from 17 - 20 November 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 18 - 20 November 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 18 - 20 November 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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