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Strengthening Medicare: $355 million to expand St John of God Midland Public Hospital
'A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will work with the Cook Labor Government to build WA's future, announcing a major expansion to St John of God Midland Public Hospital,' said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, WA Premier Roger Cook and Federal Minister for Health Mark Butler 'This election is a clear choice: between Labor, who will strengthen Medicare and deliver better healthcare for Australians, and the Opposition who will cut Medicare and leave Australians without the services they rely on. We will invest $200 million to deliver more hospital beds, more operating theatres, more ICU and neonatal care beds and a redesign of the obstetrics and neonatal unit.'
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Support activated for flood-impacted Western Queensland communities
The Australian Government is providing further support for communities impacted by the flooding in Western Queensland – activating the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP). The payment will be available for eligible resident in the Barcoo, Bulloo, Longreach, Paroo, Quilpie and Winton Local Government Areas – providing further support for these communities. 'This event has impacted people in different ways,' said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister for Government Services Katy Gallagher and Minister for Emergency Management Jenny McAllister. 'The Australian Government is working closely with the Queensland Government to ensure that supports are available in response to the different challenges that people have experienced.'
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'Even the budget's shorter-term aspirations seem optimistic'
'It's been a busy fortnight since my last update, with a Federal Budget, a reply and the starter's gun fired on what many are predicting will be a hard-fought, negative election campaign,' said Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) Chief Executive Melinda Cilento. 'This is the opposite of what we need as a country and the antithesis of CEDA's Progress 2050 agenda. Treasurer Jim Chalmers' fourth Budget was clearly framed with the election in mind. Looking at the detail, the plan for national licensing for electricians is a much-needed step to help boost productivity. We have long argued for reform of Australia's rigid licensing system where it will not jeopardise safety.'
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NSW: Agency League Tables a step towards faster housing approvals
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the NSW Government's launch of new State Agency League Tables, a transparency measure designed to track the performance of government agencies in processing development approvals. 'The League Tables, developed by the Housing Taskforce, will monitor Concurrences, Integrated Development approvals, and Referrals (CIRs) across 22 government agencies, to make sure they meet legislated timeframes in at least 90 per cent of cases. Property Council NSW Executive Director Katie Stevenson said the initiative is a step towards greater accountability in the planning system but stressed the need for further reform.'
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VIC: Peace of mind for families with free RSV protection
The State Government is keeping Victorian babies safe from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) this winter, with a long-acting immunisation available free from tomorrow for eligible families until 30 September. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Victorian Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn opened the upgraded Tweddle Early Parenting Centre in Footscray, and announced that RSV immunisation will be free for all newborns if their mother wasn't vaccinated during pregnancy. RSV is a highly infectious virus that infects up to 90 per cent of children within the first two years of life. The Government is delivering a free program to protect around 40,000 Victorian babies born this RSV season.
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| Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Reconsiderations) Act 2025 |
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| Supply Act (No. 1) 2025-2026 |
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| Supply Act (No. 2) 2025-2026 |
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| Supply (Parliamentary Departments) Act (No. 1) 2025-2026 |
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| Transport Security Amendment (Security of Australia's Transport Sector) Act 2025 |
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| AusCheck Amendment (Global Entry Program) Act 2025 |
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| Parliamentary Business Resources Legislation Amendment (Machinery of Government Change) Act 2025 |
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| Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Setting Gender Equality Targets) Act 2025 |
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| Free TAFE Act 2025 |
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| National Broadband Network Companies Amendment (Commitment to Public Ownership) Act 2025 |
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| Treasury Laws Amendment (More Cost of Living Relief) Act 2025 |
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| Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Incentives and Integrity) Act 2025 |
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Australian Capital Territory
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| Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (No 2) |
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| Crimes (Child Sex Offenders) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Assisted Reproductive Technology Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Appropriation Act 2024-2025 (No 2) |
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New South Wales
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Northern Territory
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| Territory Coordinator Act 2025 |
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Queensland
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| Queensland Productivity Commission Act 2025 |
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| Appropriation (Parliament) (Supplementary 2023-2024) Act 2025 |
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| Appropriation (Supplementary 2023-2024) Act 2025 |
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South Australia
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| Statutes Amendment (Attorney-General's Portfolio and Other Justice Measures) Act 2025 |
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| Summary Offences (Knives and Other Weapons) Amendment Act 2025 |
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Tasmania
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Victoria
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| Consumer and Planning Legislation Amendment (Housing Statement Reform) Act 2025 | 18/03/2025 |
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| Family Violence Protection Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Bail Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Terrorism (Community Protection) and Control of Weapons Amendment Act 2025 |
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Western Australia
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Federal
The Federal Parliament was prorogued on 28 March 2025.
The Federal Election is scheduled for 03 May 2025.
Budget Estimates are being held on 27 March 2025.
The 2025-26 Federal Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 25 March 2025.
Federal Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 30 July 2024
Australian Capital Territory
ACT Parliament will next sit from 8 - 10 April 2025.
The 2025-26 Territory Budget will be handed down in June 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for TBA.
The last ACT Election was on 19 October 2024.
ACT Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 11 December 2023.
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NSW Parliament will next sit 6 - 8 May 2025.
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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.
Northern Territory
NT Parliament will next sit 13-15 May 2025.
The 2025-26 Territory Budget will be handed down in May 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 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 15 October 2024.
Queensland
Queensland Parliament will next sit 1 - 3 April 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget will be 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 18 December 2023.
South Australia
The South Australian Parliament will next sit from on 1 - 3 April 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget will be handed down on Thursday, 5 June 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 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 15 April 2024.
Tasmania
The Tasmanian Parliament will next sit from 1 - 10 April 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget will be handed down on Thursday, 29 May 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 10 - 13 June 2025.
The last Tasmanian Election was held on Saturday 23 March 2024.
Tasmanian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 26 June 2024.
Victoria
The Victorian Parliament will next sit on 1 - 3 April 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget will be handed down in May 2025.
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 with supplementary Orders made on 12 December 2023.
Western Australia
The Western Australian Parliament will next sit on 8 - 10 April .
The 2025-26 State Budget will be handed down in May 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for TBA.
The last Western Australia election was held on 08 March 2025.
Western Australian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 08 June 2023.
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