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Supporting flood-impacted farmers and producers in Queensland
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins and Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Anthony Chisholm announced Federal Government support for farmers affected by flooding from the North Queensland Monsoon Trough and ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji. Assistance under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements includes $21.5 million in grants, $11.3 million for a Primary Producer Support Package, $7 million for emergency fodder, concessional loans, and freight subsidies. During a visit to Clermont, Minister Collins met with local stakeholders to support recovery efforts. Isaac Regional Council Mayor Kelly Vea Vea welcomed the engagement.
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Expanding access to early education in Victoria
Minister for Education Jason Clare, Minister for Early Childhood Education Jess Walsh and Victorian Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn have announced $170.1 million in joint Federal and Victorian funding to deliver additional not-for-profit early learning services across outer suburban and regional Victoria. The investment will support around 1,110 new early childhood education and care places at 11 locations, with projects delivered progressively between 2026 and 2029. Funding includes $63 million from the Commonwealth's Building Early Education Fund and $107 million from the Victorian Government. The initiative complements Victoria's Best Start Best Life reforms and aims to improve local access to early learning services.
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Shadow Treasurer's plan for higher unemployment
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has criticised Shadow Treasurer and Member for Goldstein Tim Wilson for comments suggesting the Reserve Bank of Australia's dual mandate should be reconsidered. The Treasurer said the dual mandate, which targets low and stable inflation and full employment, has long had bipartisan support and warned that abandoning it could risk higher unemployment and interest rates. He described the remarks as a radical departure from established economic policy and argued the Federal Government remains committed to maintaining full employment alongside price stability.
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QLD: Early works start at Port Hinchinbrook
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli and Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie have announced the commencement of early works at Port Hinchinbrook following land acquisitions within Queensland's first Provisional Priority Development Area. Economic Development Queensland has secured key sites and implemented a Provisional Land Use Plan to guide restoration and future development. Initial works will address environmental management ahead of proposed dredging, with procurement underway for a lead contractor. Queensland Member for Hinchinbrook Wayde Chiesa acknowledged the milestone as part of efforts to restore tourism, commercial activity and community infrastructure in the region.
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Supporting the next generation of comedic talent
Victorian Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks has announced the recipients of the 2026 Stand Up! Grants program, supporting Victorian comedians Alex Hines Mish Wittrup and Tarsh Jago to develop and present shows at the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Each recipient will receive $5,000 to assist with delivering their festival performances. The program, established in 2019 in partnership with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, honours the legacy of Eurydice Dixon and supports women and non-binary performers in comedy. The 2026 festival will run from 25 March to 19 April and is expected to attract significant attendance and economic activity.
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| Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Act 2026 |
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| Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Act 2026 |
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| Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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Australian Capital Territory
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New South Wales
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| Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Reform and Modernisation) Act 2026 |
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| Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No 2) 2026 |
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| Forestry Amendment (Bungabbee State Forest Revocation) Act 2026 |
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| Fines Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Act 2026 |
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Northern Territory
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. | Care and Protection of Children Amendment (Worker Screening) Act 2026 |
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| Trade, Business and Asian Relations Legislation Amendment (Streamlining Licensing Schemes and Other Matters) Act 2026 |
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| Statute Law Revision and Repeals Act 2026 |
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| Housing Amendment Act 2026 |
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Queensland
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| Electoral Laws (Restoring Electoral Fairness) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Youth Justice (Electronic Monitoring) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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South Australia
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Tasmania
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Victoria
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| Justice Legislation Amendment (Family Violence, Stalking and Other Matters) Act 2026 |
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| Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Amendment (Financial Assurance) Act 2026 |
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| Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Act 2026 |
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Western Australia
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Federal
The Federal Parliament will next sit from 2 - 5 March 2026.
The 2026-27 Federal Budget will be handed down on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
Additional Budget Estimates were held on 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 24 - 26 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 17 - 19 March 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 10 - 12 March 2026.
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 3 - 5 March 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 March 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 17 - 19 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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