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Tougher child safety rules to help keep children safer in early education
Stronger, mandatory child safety measures have been signed off by every Australian Education Minister to strengthen child safety in early childhood education and care services. This forms part of the significant progress that has already been made since the release of the ACECQA Review of Child Safety Arrangements under the National Quality Framework,' said Minister for Education Jason Clare, Minister for Early Childhood Education Dr Jess Walsh, ACT Minister for Education and Early Childhood Yvette Berry, Victorian Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn, acting NSW Minister for Education and Early Learning Courtney Houssos, Queensland Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek, NT Minister for Education Jo Hersey, WA Minister for Education Sabine Winton and SA Minister for Education Blair Boyer.
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Key milestone in development of Australian made combat drone
The Australian made and designed autonomous aircraft, MQ-28A Ghost Bat, has achieved a major capability milestone, backed by the Federal Government's $1 billion investment in developing this next generation combat drone. The Ghost Bat is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia in more than 50 years. Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy said 'This is an important step forward in the development of this world-leading, Australian designed and made autonomous aircraft.'
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Mattress supplier Emma Sleep admits misleading statements about sale prices
'Emma Sleep Pty Ltd has admitted it made false or misleading representations about the sale prices of mattresses, bed frames, pillows, and accessories. The Federal Court found that its related entity Bettzeit Southeast Asia Inc. also engaged in the admitted conduct. Emma Sleep Pty Ltd admitted that between at least 15 June 2020 and 27 March 2023 it advertised 74 products online, showing a purchase price alongside a higher price with a 'strikethrough', and also displaying a percentage discount (such as '50% OFF'), or indicating the sale price would represent a certain saving to the consumer (such as 'Save as much as $3,531'),' said the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC).
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QLD: Have Your Say: Submissions for Inquiry into e-mobility safety and use in Queensland close
The State Government is encouraging Queenslanders to have their say on the future of e- scooter and e-bike safety, with public submissions to the Parliamentary Inquiry closing this Friday, June 20. The Inquiry, launched by the State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee, is examining the safety, regulation, and future of personal e-mobility devices (PMDs) such as e- scooters and e-bikes. Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the State Government was committed to improving safety for all road users and pedestrians.
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WA: Boost to housing affordability with election commitments delivered
'Housing will be more affordable for thousands of Western Australians, with the WA Government announcing a major funding boost in the upcoming State Budget for a suite of 2025 election commitments. Keystart will launch a new low deposit modular loan product to assist more people, particularly in regional WA, to purchase a modular home. Modular construction is a popular choice in regional WA where access to trades and the cost of a traditional build can make housing inaccessible,' said WA Premier Roger Cook, WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti and WA Minister for Housing and Works John Carey.
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Australian Capital Territory
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| Short-Term Rental Accommodation Levy Act 2025 |
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| Better Regulation Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Better Regulation (Repeal of Legislation) Act 2025 |
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| Heritage and Planning Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Health Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Financial Management Amendment Act 2025 |
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New South Wales
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| Screen and Digital Games Industries Act 2025 |
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| Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Community Improvement Districts Act 2025 |
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| Abortion Law Reform Amendment (Health Care Access) Bill 2025 |
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| Victims Legislation Amendment (Victims Registers) Bill 2025 |
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| Bail Amendment (Ban on Private Electronic Monitoring) Bill 2025 |
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| Electoral Funding Amendment Bill 2025 |
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| Health Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025 |
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| Help to Buy (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2025 |
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| Cemeteries and Crematoria Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Health Services Amendment (PPP Prohibition) Act 2025 |
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Northern Territory
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| Portable Long Service Leave (Community Services Sector) Repeal Act 2025 |
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| Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Domestic and Family Violence and Victims Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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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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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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South Australia
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| Planning, Development and Infrastructure (Environment and Food Production Areas) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Summary Offences (Humiliating, Degrading or Invasive Depictions) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Motor Vehicles (Disability Parking Permit Scheme) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Education and Children's Services (Barring Notices and Other Protections) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| State Development Coordination and Facilitation Act 2025 |
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| Supply Act 2025 |
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| Children and Young People (Safety and Support) Act 2025 |
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Tasmania
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| Disability Rights, Inclusion and Safeguarding (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2025 |
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| Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Additional Jurisdictions) Act 2025 |
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| Justice Miscellaneous (Administrative Review Tribunal) Act 2025 |
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| Electoral Amendment (Alternative Voting Procedures) Act 2025 |
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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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| Supply Act (No. 1) 2025 |
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Victoria
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| Energy and Land Legislation Amendment (Energy Safety) Act 2025 |
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| Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Act 2025 |
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| Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Amendment (Energy Upgrades for the Future) Act 2025 |
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| Fire Services Property Amendment (Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund) Act 2025 |
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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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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 will be held on 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 will be 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 will be 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 will be handed down on Tuesday, 13 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 10 September 2024.
Queensland
Queensland Parliament will next sit 10 - 12 June 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 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 17 - 19 June 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 29 January 2025.
Tasmania
The Tasmanian Parliament was prorouged and an election will be held on 19 July 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 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 17 - 19 June 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 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 will be 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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