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Delivering bulk billing for all Australians
Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler and Member for Calwell Basem Abdo have announced the Federal Government’s $8.5 billion investment in Medicare, the largest since its inception over 40 years ago. This package expands bulk billing incentives to all patients in Victoria, including Calwell, aiming for 90% of GP visits to be bulk billed by 2030. Around 4,800 practices nationally will be fully bulk billing, tripling the current number, with 313 Victorian clinics and 31 in Calwell already committed. This initiative ensures more accessible health care, requiring only a Medicare card for treatment.
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Solar pools and battery storage across NSW with $21 million for bill busting 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 have announced the Federal Government’s $100 million Community Energy Upgrades Fund, with $21 million allocated to 23 NSW councils. These grants will support energy-efficient and electrification upgrades, including solar, battery storage, and EV charging at community facilities such as pools, sports centers, and libraries, reducing energy costs and emissions. Projects across NSW-from Blacktown to Byron-will benefit local communities by making facilities more sustainable and resilient in the face of climate impacts.
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New developments to narrow digital gap for First Nations Australians
Minister for Communications Anika Wells and Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy have announced a $68 million Federal Government package aimed at improving digital inclusion for First Nations communities. This includes $20 million for the First Nations Community Wi-Fi Program, expanding free Wi-Fi access to 52 remote communities across multiple states. The initiative supports better access to health, education, and essential services. A new national data collection report, led by RMIT and Swinburne Universities, highlights uneven digital engagement and informs future efforts to close the digital divide, especially in remote areas.
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NSW: State Planning System Reform Bill passes Parliament
NSW Premier Chris Minns and NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully announced the passage of the Planning System Reforms Bill 2025, marking the most significant overhaul of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in a generation. The reforms will modernise and streamline the state’s planning system to accelerate housing delivery, job creation, and infrastructure development. Key changes include establishing a Development Coordination Authority, expanding faster approval pathways, and enshrining housing delivery and climate resilience in the Act. The State Government will now work with industry and local councils to implement a planning system fit for the 21st century.
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VIC: Expanded powers to overhaul child safety system
Victorian Minister for Children and Disability Lizzie Blandthorn has announced landmark legislation by the Allan Labor Government to reform Victoria’s child safety system. The Social Services Regulator will be expanded to oversee the Working with Children Check, Reportable Conduct Scheme, and Child Safe Standards by early 2026, with stronger powers to act swiftly on risks. The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) will replace the current regulatory division, doubling compliance checks to ensure child safety. Victoria will also lead reforms to the National Law with new mandatory training, increased penalties, and additional state-specific powers to protect children and people with disability.
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Australian Capital Territory
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| 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
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Local Court and Bail Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act (No 2) 2025 |
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| Crimes Legislation Amendment (War Memorial Offences) Act 2025 |
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| Victims Rights and Victims of Crime Commissioner Act 2025 |
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| Residential Tenancies Amendment (Domestic Violence Reform) Act 2025 |
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| Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Crimes Amendment (Animal Sexual Abuse) Act 2025 |
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| Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Amendment Act 2025 |
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Northern Territory
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. | Anti-Discrimination Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Environment Protection (Beverage Containers and Plastic Bags) Legislation Amendment (Expansion of CDS and Other Matters) Act 2025 |
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| First Home Owner Grant Amendment (Extension of Scheme) Act 2025 |
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| Electricity System and Market Operator Act 2025 |
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| Electricity Legislation Amendment (Market Reform) Act 2025 |
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Queensland
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| Coroners (Mining and Resources Coroner) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Queensland Institute of Medical Research Act 2025 |
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| Education (General Provisions) Amendment Act 2025 |
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South Australia
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| Northern Parklands Act 2025 |
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| Statutes Amendment (Claim Farming) Act 2025 |
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| Fair Work (Worker Entitlements) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Nurse and Midwife to Patient Ratios Act 2025 |
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| Criminal Law Consolidation (Street Gangs) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Radiation Protection and Control (Commencement of Proceedings) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Highways (Works for Residential Developments) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Local Nuisance and Litter Control (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Harbors and Navigation (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Preventive Health SA (Council Governance) Amendment Act 2025 |
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Tasmania
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Justice and Related Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2025 |
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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 11 - 13 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 11 - 13 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 from 11 - 13 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 11 - 13 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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