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New legislation to build a stronger and fairer super system
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has introduced legislation to strengthen Australia's superannuation system by boosting retirement savings for more than one million low-income workers and making tax concessions fairer and more sustainable. The reforms increase the Low Income Superannuation Tax Offset threshold from $37,000 to $45,000 from 1 July 2027, with the maximum payment rising to $810 and future thresholds linked to tax settings and the Superannuation Guarantee. From 1 July 2026, tax concessions for balances above $3 million will be reduced. The Federal Government said the changes support a more equitable system while improving long-term budget sustainability.
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Record jump in bulk billing for Australians
Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler says new data shows more than 3,400 Medicare Bulk Billing Practices are now operating nationwide, following the Federal Government's $8.5 billion investment to strengthen Medicare. Almost 1,300 practices have shifted from mixed billing, contributing to a national bulk billing rate of 81.4 per cent - the largest quarterly rise in 20 years outside the pandemic. Bulk billing for 16–64 year olds rose 6.9 percentage points, with increases recorded in every state and territory. Around 96 per cent of Australians now live within 20 minutes of a registered bulk billing practice.
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$22.7 Million to Extend Family Violence Training for General Practice
Assistant Minister for Health and Women Rebecca White and Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Ged Kearney have announced a $22.7 million investment to extend a national pilot supporting general practices to identify and respond to family, domestic and sexual violence. The program has delivered 721 training sessions and enabled more than 1,500 referrals to specialist services since 2022. Delivered through 12 Primary Health Networks, the initiative strengthens early intervention and forms part of the Federal Government's National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032.
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NSW: Reforms to enable GPs to diagnose ADHD from March
NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park and NSW Minister for Mental Health Rose Jackson have announced the next stage of the State Government's ADHD reforms, allowing GPs to begin training from next month to diagnose and treat ADHD from March 2026. Nearly 600 GPs have already registered interest, with priority given to regional, rural and remote areas. More than 800 GPs were trained in stage one to provide repeat scripts, benefiting over 5,000 patients and enabling more than 18,000 scripts since 1 September 2025. NSW Health will cover training costs and provide remuneration, while GPs will continue referrals and escalation to specialists when needed, aiming to make care faster, more affordable and based on need.
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VIC: Plans For More Homes Near Public Transport Revealed
Victorian Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny has released draft maps for 23 remaining Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres, outlining proposed building heights and boundaries to deliver more homes close to public transport, jobs and services. The State Government will consult communities across February and March, with zones spanning key rail lines and neighbourhood centres. Core areas will allow taller apartment buildings with fast-tracked approvals, while surrounding catchments will permit lower-rise development with heritage protections maintained. By 2051, the program is expected to help deliver more than 300,000 new homes, with final plans for all 50 centres due by mid-year.
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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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New South Wales
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| Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Reform and Modernisation) Act 2026 |
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Queensland
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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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Federal
The Federal Parliament will next sit from 3 - 5 February 2026.
The 2026-27 Federal Budget will be handed down on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
Additional Budget Estimates are scheduled for 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 3 - 5 February 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 07 November 2024.
New South Wales
NSW Parliament will next sit from 3 - 5 February 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 17 March 2025.
Northern Territory
NT Parliament will next sit from 3 - 5 February 2025.
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 10 September 2024.
Queensland
Queensland Parliament will next sit from 10 - 12 February 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 21 November 2024 and most recently amended on 22 February 2024, 10 May 2024 and 04 April 2025.
South Australia
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.
SAAdministrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 29 January 2025.
Tasmania
The Tasmanian Parliament (Assembly) will next sit from 3 - 5 February 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 August 2025.
Victoria
The Victorian Parliament will next sit from from 3 - 5 February 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 02 October 2023 and most recently amended on 12 December 2023.
Western Australia
The WA Parliament (Assembly) will next sit on 17 - 19 February 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 02 April 2025.
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