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Warning about scam targeting visa applicants
Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke is alerting the public to an active scam targeting individuals applying for Australian visas. Scammers are impersonating Department of Home Affairs officials, offering fraudulent assistance and requesting payments to fast-track applications. The Federal Government stresses that officials will never ask for additional fees and urges anyone receiving suspicious contact to hang up or delete the message and verify details through the Department's website or their ImmiAccount. The Minister also emphasised key online safety steps, including using unique passphrases, updating devices and enabling multi-factor authentication.
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Australia stands with NATO partners in support of Ukraine
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong announced a Federal Government package of $95 million in military assistance to support Ukraine against Russia's invasion. The Federal Government will contribute $50 million to NATO's PURL initiative, alongside further ADF equipment, drone technology funding and expanded sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet. Australia's overall support now exceeds $1.7 billion as the Federal Government continues cooperation with the Federal Government of the Willing to strengthen Ukraine's defence and uphold the global rules-based order.
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$41.7 million to help eliminate HIV transmission by 2030
Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler has announced a Federal Government investment of $41.7 million over three years to progress Australia's goal of eliminating HIV transmission by 2030. The funding boosts HIV awareness, prevention, testing and treatment, particularly for under-serviced populations. It supports national leadership organisations, expands access to self-testing through vending machines and home delivery, and continues key programs such as Emen8 and multicultural peer navigation. Mark Butler emphasised Australia's long-standing partnership with the HIV community sector and reaffirmed the commitment to equitable care and eliminating stigma.
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NSW: Government's health inquiry response sets out reform agenda
NSW Premier Chris Minns and NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park have outlined the State Government's formal response to the Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding, setting a comprehensive reform agenda focused on empowering health workers, strengthening preventative care and improving hospital infrastructure. The State Government supports most of the Inquiry's 41 recommendations, with initiatives already underway including establishing an internal locum agency, modernising awards, enhancing workforce planning and boosting hospital capacity. The response also calls for a fair share of Federal Government funding to ease pressure on state hospitals and ensure communities receive timely, high-quality care.
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QLD: State Government delivers fast-tracked housing and Tennis Centre expansion
Queensland Minister for State Development Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie announced the State Government's release of more than 3.3 hectares of Yeerongpilly land to support housing growth and expansion of the Queensland Tennis Centre ahead of the 2032 Games. The agreement with the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority will deliver a long-term legacy venue while opening a prime one-hectare site for a new mixed-use precinct. The State Government emphasised its focus on certainty and delivery after years of delays under the State Government, ensuring new homes, infrastructure and community benefits well beyond 2032.
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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.
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ACT Parliament will next sit from 03 - 05 February 2026.
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The last ACT Election was on 19 October 2024.
ACT Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 07 November 2024.
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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.
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The last NSW Election was on 25 March 2023.
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The last Queensland Election was on 26 October 2024.
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South Australian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 29 January 2025.
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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.
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The Western Australian Parliament (Council) will next sit on 09 - 11 December 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget was handed down on Thursday, 19 June 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 01 - 03 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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