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Visit to Japan, China and the Republic of Korea
Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong announced travel to Japan, China and the Republic of Korea to strengthen Australia’s international relationships and cooperation on energy security. The visit includes meetings with counterparts and officials to address disruptions to global energy markets linked to the Middle East conflict and impacts on the Indo-Pacific region. Discussions will cover fuel security, economic ties and regional stability. The statement noted Australia’s strategic partnerships with each country and emphasised ongoing engagement to support supply chains, manage shared interests and maintain reliable energy cooperation.
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The Federal Government will invest $750 million to build 268 new Bushmasters for the Australian Defence Force at Thales’ Bendigo facility, providing production certainty and supporting around 300 local jobs for seven years. This commitment, announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy, will enhance ADF combat capability as part of a modernised protected mobility fleet. The program adds to vehicles replacing those gifted to Ukraine and includes exports to the Netherlands at no additional cost. A further $450 million will upgrade Hawkei vehicles and medium/heavy trucks, bringing the total investment to $1.2 billion and strengthening Australia’s sovereign defence industry.
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Premier Jacinta Allan, Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Melissa Horne and Minister for Women and Girls Gabrielle Williams announced new funding in the State Government’s 2026–27 Budget to strengthen support for victim-survivors of family violence. This includes $3.5 million to expand the Personal Safety Initiative, enabling access to home security upgrades, and $6.4 million to enhance specialist support services for vulnerable groups. The measures aim to improve safety, accessibility and stability for women and children, helping them remain safely in their homes while accessing tailored support services.
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NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully, NSW Member for Bankstown Jihad Dib and NSW Member for Canterbury Sophie Cotsis announced the State Government, in partnership with the City of Canterbury-Bankstown, has finalised planning controls to unlock more than 15,000 new homes in Punchbowl and Wiley Park. The Transport Oriented Development precincts will deliver housing near upcoming Sydney Metro stations, alongside new shops, services, open spaces and pedestrian links, with up to three per cent affordable housing. Building heights of 6 to 18 storeys are proposed, contributing to a broader pipeline of nearly 19,000 homes and supporting long-term housing supply and community growth.
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Declining apprenticeship commencements risk holding Australia back
Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) warns that Australia faces significant skills shortages due to a continued decline in apprenticeship and traineeship commencements. In the 12 months to September 2025, trade apprenticeship commencements fell by almost 10%, while non-trade commencements dropped over 18%, continuing a multi-year downward trend. The reductions follow policy shifts, including cuts to employer incentives for priority sectors outside housing and new energy, and are compounded by global uncertainty. The report emphasizes that without urgent reforms to restore viability for employers and boost commencements, future shortages could jeopardize infrastructure delivery, housing targets, and sovereign capability.
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Australian Capital Territory
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| Nurse Practitioners Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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New South Wales
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| Electoral Legislation Amendment (Elections) Act 2026 |
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Surveillance Devices Amendment (Public Interest Exceptions) Act 2026 |
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Northern Territory
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| Sentencing Amendment (Murder) Act 2026 |
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| Bail Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Legislation Amendment (Licensing) Act 2026 |
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| Electrical Safety Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Local Government Legislation Amendment (Code of Conduct and Other Matters) Act 2026 |
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Queensland
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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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| Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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South Australia
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Tasmania
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. | Petroleum Reporting (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2026 |
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Victoria
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| Education and Training Reform Amendment (Free TAFE Guarantee) Act 2026 |
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| Electoral Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Justice Legislation Further Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act 2026 |
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| Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Act 2026 |
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| Safe Food Victoria Act 2026 |
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Western Australia
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| Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Education and Care Services National Law Application Act 2026 |
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Federal
Federal Parliament will next sit from 12 - 14 May 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 5 - 7 May 2026.
The 2026-27 Territory Budget will be handed down on Tuesday, 9 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 5 - 7 May 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget will be 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 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 5 - 7 May 2026.
The 2026-27 Territory Budget will be handed down on Tuesday, 5 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 21 - 23 April 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
SA Parliament will next sit from 5 - 7 May 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget will be handed down on Thursday, 4 June 2026.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 18 - 24 June 2026.
The last SA election was held on 21 March 2026.
SA Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 25 March 2026.
Tasmania
The Tasmanian Parliament (Assembly) will next sit from 5 - 7 May 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 19 July 2025.
Tasmanian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 11 February 2026.
Victoria
The Victorian Parliament (Assembly) will next sit on from 5 May 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget will be handed down on Tuesday, 5 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 16 April 2026.
Western Australia
The WA Parliament will next sit on 5 - 7 April 2026.
The 2025-26 State Budget will be handed down on Tuesday, 18 June 2026.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 19 - 21 May 2026.
The last WA election was held on 8 March 2025.
WA Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 25 November 2025.
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