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Cheaper medicines for children's inflammatory diseases, rare liver disease and multiple sclerosis
Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler has announced new and expanded Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listings that will reduce the cost of life-changing medicines for Australians with juvenile inflammatory diseases, rare liver disease and multiple sclerosis. The Federal Government will expand access to Adalimumab for children with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, list Odevixibat for the first time to treat rare childhood liver disease, and add Ublituximab for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. The Minister said the measures will significantly lower costs for families, improve quality of life and ensure patients can access the latest expert-recommended treatments through the PBS.
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New consul-general and trade commissioner to Brazil
Minister for Trade and Tourism and Special Minister of State Don Farrell has announced the appointment of Gabrielle Hall as Australia’s new Consul-General and Trade and Investment Commissioner in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ms Hall currently serves as Consul-General and Trade and Investment Commissioner in Houston, Texas, and brings extensive experience across the Latin American region, including previous roles as Trade Commissioner in Santiago, Chile, and business development positions in Mexico and Colombia. The appointment highlights the importance of Australia’s relationship with Brazil and will strengthen trade, investment and diplomatic ties.
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Chief medical officer measles vaccination advice
Department of Health, Disability & Ageing (DHDA) has issued updated guidance from Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd as measles outbreaks continue internationally, increasing risks for Australians travelling overseas, including to popular destinations such as Indonesia and Bali. Vaccination remains the most effective protection, with two doses of the MMR vaccine providing 99 per cent protection against illness and serious complications. Updated advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation recommends infants aged 6 to 11 months receive an additional MMR dose before overseas travel, followed by routine doses.
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VIC: Let’s level the field for more all abilities jobs in sport
Victorian Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence has announced the launch of the new Level the Field program, supporting more regional Victorians with disability to access paid and volunteer roles in sport and active recreation. The State Government initiative will fund innovative, inclusive workforce projects delivered in partnership with Leisure Networks. Two grant streams will support employment pathways and long-term organisational change, encouraging people with disability to take on roles such as coaches, officials and administrators. Part of the $40 million All Abilities Sport Fund, the program aims to break down barriers, build inclusive workplaces and create lasting opportunities across regional Victoria.
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WA: $5 million grant for key worker homes in Fitzroy Crossing
WA Minister for Housing and Works John Carey and WA Member for Kimberley Divina D’Anna have announced a $5 million capital grant to deliver key worker housing in Fitzroy Crossing, supporting regional communities in the Kimberley. The funding will enable design, development and civil works for the first 13 homes of the Fitzroy Crossing Key Worker Housing Project, delivered by local Aboriginal-owned organisation Leedal through Tarunda Housing Pty Ltd. The project, funded through the North-West Aboriginal Housing Fund, will eventually deliver up to 51 homes for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and service providers.
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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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