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Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science Tim Ayres has announced that the Federal Government has granted Major Project Status to two significant renewable energy initiatives: the Northern Silica Project in North Queensland and the Bonaparte Carbon Capture and Storage Project off the coast of Darwin. Together, these projects will support over 600 jobs and contribute to domestic manufacturing and emissions reduction. The Australia-Asia Power Link and Broken Hill Cobalt Blue Project have also had their status renewed. These initiatives advance the Future Made in Australia strategy, driving regional jobs, clean energy, and economic transformation.
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Federal Government enhances national security with major investment in air defence and aerial strike
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has announced that the Federal Government will invest up to $2.12 billion to acquire advanced medium-range missiles, strengthening the Australian Defence Force’s air defence and aerial strike capabilities. The AIM-120D-3 missiles will equip the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and F-35A Lightning II aircraft, while the AIM-120C-8 variant will enhance Army ground-to-air defences through NASAMS. Procured via the United States Foreign Military Sales Program, this acquisition supports the 2024 National Defence Strategy and reinforces Australia’s strategy of deterrence.
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Consumers warned about 'ghost stores' imitating Australian businesses
The ACCC is warning consumers about the operators of four websites allegedly misrepresenting themselves as local businesses, also known as 'ghost stores'. It is alleged these four ghost store operators are harming consumers by making false representations that they are local Australian businesses, imminently closing down, and selling high-quality clothing and footwear products, when they are instead based overseas, not imminently closing down, and are drop-shipping low-quality products. 'We are warning Australians about the risks of engaging with these four websites specifically, which we allege are not based in Melbourne, Adelaide or Double Bay, nor are they imminently closing down,' ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe said.
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NSW: State Government addicted to gambling
NSW Leader of the Opposition Mark Speakman and NSW Shadow Minister for Gaming and Racing Kevin Anderson have criticised the Minns Labor Government for its lack of action on gambling reform, following a projected 31% increase in gaming machine revenue since 2023–24. The 2025–26 NSW Budget forecasts $2.6 billion in pokies tax revenue, rising to over $3 billion by 2028–29. The Opposition accused the government of relying on gambling losses to fund its budget while ignoring the recommendations of the Independent Panel on Gaming Reform, released seven months ago. They claim the government is prioritising revenue over harm minimisation and community wellbeing.
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VIC: More support for families to put food on the table
Victorian Minister for Carers and Volunteers Ros Spence has announced the opening of applications for the $9 million 2025–26 Community Food Relief Program, which supports food relief services across Victoria. The funding, doubled from last year, offers Coordination Grants of up to $300,000 for major food relief organisations and Local Grants of up to $100,000 for grassroots groups such as neighbourhood houses and social enterprises. The program aims to tackle food insecurity and ease cost-of-living pressures by improving access to culturally appropriate, healthy food. Since 2020, the Federal Government has invested more than $74 million in food relief initiatives.
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Australian Capital Territory
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New South Wales
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Northern Territory
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| Water Amendment (Aboriginal Water Reserves) Act 2025 |
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| Attorney-General Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Local Government Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Appropriation (2025-2026) Act 2025 |
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Queensland
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| Police Powers and Responsibilities (Making Jack's Law Permanent) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Corrective Services (Parole Board) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Health Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Planning (Social Impact and Community Benefit) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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South Australia
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| Children and Young People (Safety and Support) Act 2025 |
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| Social Workers Registration (Commencement of Act) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Statutes Amendment (Heritage) Act 2025 |
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| Dog and Cat Management (Breeder Reforms) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Biodiversity Act 2025 |
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| North Adelaide Public Golf Course Act 2025 |
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| Criminal Law Consolidation (Defences-Intoxication) Amendment Act 2025 |
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Tasmania
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| Police Offences Amendment (Knives and Other Weapons) Act 2025 |
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| Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Sensitive Disclosures) Act 2025 |
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| Defamation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Justice Miscellaneous (Reporting Procedures) Act 2025 |
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| Evidence (Children and Special Witnesses) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Supply Act (No. 2) 2025 |
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Victoria
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| Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Act 2025 |
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| Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Act 2025 |
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| Retirement Villages Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Justice Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act 2025 |
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| Appropriation (2025-2026) Act 2025 |
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| Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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Western Australia
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| Salaries and Allowances Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Railway (Roy Hill Infrastructure Pty Ltd) Agreement Amendment Act 2025 |
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Federal
The 48th Parliament is scheduled to open Tuesday 22 July 2025, and will next sit 22-31 July.
The last Federal Election was on 03 May 2025.
The Federal Parliament was prorogued on 28 March 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 24 - 26 June 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 24 - 26 June 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 29 - 31 July 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 24 - 26 June 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 on 19 - 21 August 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 was prorouged and an election will be held on 19 July 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 23 March 2024.
Tasmanian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 11 April 2024 and most recently amended on 26 June 2024, 23 October 2024 and 22 November 2024.
Victoria
The Victorian Parliament will next sit on 29 - 31 July 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 17 - 19 June 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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