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Federal Government cuts 20 per cent off all student debts
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, Minister for Education Jason Clare and Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles have announced that the Federal Government is cutting all student debts by 20 per cent, benefitting more than three million Australians. For someone with an average debt of $27,600, this will see $5,520 wiped from their HELP or other student loan balances. The change is backdated to 1 June 2025, with the ATO set to begin processing. In addition, the income threshold for repayments will rise from $54,435 to $67,000, reducing the repayment burden by up to $1,300 annually for those earning $70,000.
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Boost for Australian renderers as Indonesian trade opens
Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins has announced a new bilateral protocol between Australia and Indonesia that opens market access for the export of Australian rendered products for animal feed. The agreement reinstates access lost in 2018 and is expected to deliver significant benefits to the Australian rendering industry, with potential value estimated at over $100 million. Six Australian establishments have already been approved for export. The deal will also support Indonesia’s poultry and aquaculture sectors with access to safe, high-quality feed. The Federal Government continues to pursue opportunities for Australian producers in global markets.
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Closing the Gap data report
Minister for Indigenous Australians Senator Malarndirri McCarthy has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s latest Annual Data Compilation Report on the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. Of the 15 targets with available data, 10 are improving, including preschool enrolments, employment, and land and sea rights. However, four areas continue to worsen-early childhood development, adult incarceration, out-of-home care, and suicide-while youth detention shows no improvement. The report highlights significant regional disparities, particularly in remote Australia. Senator McCarthy emphasised the need for stronger action from all governments and reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment through targeted programs in remote communities.
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VIC: Put your machete in this bin or you could go to jail
Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Police Anthony Carbines visited Melbourne West Police Station to unveil a new machete safe disposal bin and announce over 40 statewide bin locations. From 1 September 2025, possession, sale, or use of a machete without exemption will become a criminal offence, carrying penalties of up to two years imprisonment or fines over $47,000. An amnesty period from 1 September to 30 November will allow safe disposal of machetes at police stations. Exemptions apply for agricultural, traditional, historical, or cultural uses. This ban complements other State Government measures to combat knife crime and enhance police powers.
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NSW: Working With Children Check reforms keep kids safe
Premier Chris Minns, Minister for Education and Early Learning Courtney Houssos and Minister for Families and Communities Kate Washington have announced the State Government will introduce legislation to strengthen Working with Children Checks (WWCC). The reforms will give sole authority to the Office of the Children’s Guardian to review WWCC decisions, removing appeal pathways through NCAT and closing loopholes that allowed some convicted offenders access to children. NSW will also push for a national register of WWCC holders and better interstate integration. The changes build on broader reforms to improve child safety in early education and care across the state.
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Australian Capital Territory
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| Workplace Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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New South Wales
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| Appropriation Act 2025 |
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| Appropriation (Parliament) Act 2025 |
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| Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Statute Law Amendment (Administrative Appeals Tribunal) Act 2025 |
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| Cultural Institutions Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Government Sector Audit Amendment (Performance Audit Reports) Act 2025 |
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| Health Services Amendment (Northern Beaches Hospital Deed Termination) Act 2025 |
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| Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment (Workplace Protections) Act 2025 |
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Northern Territory
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Queensland
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South Australia
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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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Victoria
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Western Australia
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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 (estimates) from 22 - 24 July 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 5 - 7 August 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 (estimates) 29 - 31 July 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 12 - 14 August 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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