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Western Australian Legislation and Gazettes
The Capital Monitor digital archive now includes more than 8,800 pieces of Western Australian Subsidiary Legislation, including all legislation from 1996 to present day. Our editorial team is currently in the process of auditing the WA Gazettes collection back to 1996 to ensure there are no gaps. Current Subsidiary Legislation and Gazettes continue to be published as they become available.
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ACT Estimates.
NSW Estimates.
Senate: Finance and Public Administration References Committee inquiry into the current capability of the Australian Public Service (APS).
Senate: Environment and Communications Legislation Committee inquiry into Online Safety Bill 2021 and Online Safety (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2021.
Extinction Rebellion to hold a Free Speech Demonstration.
Senate: Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology Inquiry into Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology.
High Court of Australia (HCA): For Hearing - MZAPC v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection & Anor.
QLD Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, Yvette D'Ath, QLD Member for Townsville, Scott Stewart, QLD Member for Mundingburra, Les Walker, and QLD Member for Thuringowa, Aaron Harper, to launch the Townsville University Hospital vaccination hub.
National Cabinet to hold a meeting, followed by a press conference.
Federal Minister for Agriculture, Drought, and Emergency Management, David Littleproud, & Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, to hold a media conference.
Federal Leader of the Opposition, Anthony Albanese, & Shadow Minister for Defence Industry, Matt Keogh, to hold a doorstop.
Tas Attorney-General, Elise Archer, to appear before hearing into government COVID-19 financial response.
Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, to hold a PICFAC & remarks.
Federal Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter, to address media in Townsville regarding the live export industry.
Qld Treasurer, Cameron Dick , to open Oreco’s new manufacturing facility.
Federal Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, to hold a press conference.
Federal Minister for Finance, Simon Birmingham, to hold a press conference on the independent review into the workplaces of Parliamentarians & their staff.
See our Diary and Calendar pages for more detailed information.
National Accounts show plan working
Real GDP increased in Dec quarter by 3.1%,' said Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. 'This was above market expectations of 2.5%. For first time since records began over 60 years ago, GDP growth above 3% for two consecutive quarters. This is remarkable progress, given the economic abyss Australia was staring into last year.Australia’s performance on both the health and the economic fronts is world-leading.In 2020, the United Kingdom’s economy contracted by 9.9%. Italy’s economy contracted by 8.9%, France by 8.2%, Canada by 5%, Japan by 4.8%, and the United States by 3.3%.'
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Australian-first initiative 'Stop Child Abuse - Trace an Object' opens up investigations to the community
The Australian Federal Police-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) is calling on members of the community to join the fight against online child sexual exploitation. Launched at the ACCCE facility in Brisbane ‘Stop Child Abuse – Trace an Object’ is a community focused initiative aimed to help identify objects extracted from the backgrounds of sexually explicit materials involving children. Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton said the initiative that originated from Europol in 2017 gives the community an opportunity to help law enforcement crack cases that are yet to be solved.
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Respect, Care and Dignity: Aged Care Royal Commission $452 million immediate response as Government commits to historic reform to deliver respect and care for senior australians
The Australian Government welcomes the Final Report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, which has been tabled in Parliament, noting its significant and sweeping proposals for reform of the aged care sector. The Government is committed to transforming aged care and the Royal Commission's monumental report, with 148 recommendations, delivers a challenging, but achievable road to reform, said Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Minister for Health Greg Hunt and Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services Richard Colbeck.
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See Capital Monitor's Federal Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
| Act Name | Date of Notification | Act No. |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 Emergency Response Legislation Amendment Act 2021 | 19/02 | 1 |
| Planning and Development Amendment Act 2021 | 19/02 | 2 |
| Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2021 | 19/02 | 3 |
See Capital Monitor's Australian Capital Territory Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
|---|---|---|
| Strata Schemes Management Amendment (Sustainability Infrastructure) Act 2021 | 24/02 | 1 |
| Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Repeal Act 2021 | 24/02 | 2 |
| Road Transport Legislation Amendment (Drink and Drug Driving Offence) Act 2021 | 24/02 | 3 |
See Capital Monitor's New South Wales Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
|---|---|---|
| Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Amendment Act 2021 | 25/02 | 1 |
See Capital Monitor's Northern Territory Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
|---|---|---|
See Capital Monitor's Queensland Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
See Capital Monitor's South Australian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
|---|---|---|
See Capital Monitor's Tasmanian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
|---|---|---|
| Summary Offences Amendment (Decriminalisation of Public Drunkenness) Act 2021 | 02/03 | 6 |
See Capital Monitor's Victorian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
|---|---|---|
| Appropriation (Recurrent 2020-21) Act 2020 | 30/11 | 42 |
| Appropriation (Capital 2020-21) Act 2020 | 30/11 | 43 |
| Mutual Recognition (Western Australia) Act 2020 | 30/11 | 44 |
See Capital Monitor's Western Australian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
The Federal Parliament will next sit from 15 - 25 March 2021.
The Federal Budget will be handed down on Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
Budget Estimates hearings will be held from 24 May - 18 June 2021.
The next Federal election is scheduled for 2022.
The Australian Capital Territory Parliament will next sit from 30 -31 March 2021.
The 2021-22 Territory Budget TBC.
Budget Estimates hearings held 19 Feb - 5 March 2021, and scheduled for 6 - 17 September 2021.
The next ACT election is scheduled for 2024.
The New South Wales Parliament will next sit from 16 - 25 March 2021.
The 2021-22 State Budget TBC (handed down on 17 November 2020).
Estimates hearings are scheduled for 25 February - 12 March 2021.
The next NSW election is scheduled for
25 March 2023.
The Northern Territory Parliament will next sit from 23 - 25 March 2021.
The 2021-22 Territory Budget will be handed down on the sitting week of 4 - 6 May 2021.
Budget Estimates hearings are being held from 15-24 June 2021.
The next NT election is scheduled for 2024.
The Queensland Parliament will next sit from 9 - 11 March 2021.
The 2021-22 State Budget will be handed down on the sitting week of 15 - 18 June 2021.
Budget Estimates hearings are being held from 27 July - 5 August 2021.
The next QLD election is scheduled for 2024.
The South Australian Parliament will next sit from 16 -18 March 2021.
The 2021-22 State Budget will be handed down on Tuesday, 22 June 2021.
Budget Estimates hearings will be held from 21-27 July 2021.
The next SA election is scheduled for 19 March 2022.
The Tasmanian Parliament will next sit from 16 - 26 March 2021.
The 2021-22 State Budget will be handed down on Thursday, 26 August 2021.
Budget Estimates hearings will be held from 6-9 September 2021.
The next Tasmanian election is scheduled for 2022.
The Victorian Parliament will next sit from 16-18 March 2021.
The 2021-22 State Budget TBC (handed down on 24 November 2020).
Budget Estimates hearings have been delayed until a date to be advised.
The next Victorian election is scheduled for 26 November 2022.
The WA Parliament will resume sitting after the 2021 State Election, to be held on Saturday 13 March.
The 40th Western Australian Parliament prorogued on 7 December 2020.
2021-22 State Budget TBC after the Election (handed down on 8 October 2020).
Budget Estimates hearings TBC after the Election (held from 20-22 October 2020).
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