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The Federal Government says the first bill in its tax reform package has passed Parliament, locking in income tax cuts, first home buyer measures and changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the bill includes the Working Australians Tax Offset and instant tax deduction for workers, with the average worker to benefit by up to $2,816 a year from 2028. From 1 July 2027, future negative gearing will apply only to new builds, with grandfathering for existing investment properties. Capital gains tax changes will also apply from that date, alongside an increased active asset CGT concession threshold for small businesses.
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Anti-corruption barrister Geoffrey Watson, Member for Wentworth Allegra Spender, Member for Curtin Kate Chaney, Member for Indi Helen Haines, Shadow Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Jane Hume and Business Council of Australia (BCA) Chief Executive Bran Black warned the Federal Government’s union procurement bill could raise costs and corruption risks. The bill would let the Federal Government favour businesses with union-backed enterprise agreements for contracts, grants and taxpayer-funded opportunities. Critics said public money should be awarded on merit, value and capability, not union agreement status, and argued the bill was being rushed with little scrutiny.
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The NSW Opposition announced a payroll tax reform plan for small and medium businesses. Leader of the Opposition Kellie Sloane, Leader of the Nationals Gurmesh Singh and Shadow Treasurer Scott Farlow said the proposal would raise the payroll tax threshold from $1.2 million to $1.5 million, reduce the rate from 5.45 per cent to 4.75 per cent for businesses with total Australian payrolls below $10 million, and index thresholds to CPI. The Opposition said the changes would remove about 4,000 businesses from payroll tax and reduce liabilities for about 25,000 others, with further measures on business support, energy supply and industry strategy.
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The Queensland State Government introduced legislation to make permanent 50 cent public transport fares a statutory requirement. Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the Bill is intended to prevent a future government from reversing the policy. The release states the measure responds to an Opposition private member’s bill that the Department of Transport and Main Roads considered could remove the fare setting from train, light rail, CityCat and ferry services while retaining it for buses. The announcement is framed around fare certainty across Queensland’s public transport network.
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VIC: We're stepping in to deliver more homes for Geelong
The Victorian State Government will take over and fast-track four Precinct Structure Plans in Geelong’s north and west, covering Batesford North, McCanns Lane/Merrawarp Road, Batesford South and Heales Road East. Premier Jacinta Allan, Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny, Minister for Housing and Building Nick Staikos, Member for Geelong Christine Couzens and Member for Lara Ella George said the precincts could unlock more than 23,000 homes for more than 66,000 people. The government will also develop contributions plans for roads, transport, parks and community facilities, and is trialling two 3D-printed social homes in Geelong.
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| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Customs Legislation Amendment (False Trade Marks Infringement Notices) Act 2026 |
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| Export Control Amendment (Clarifying Obligations Relating to Registered Establishments) Act 2026 |
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| Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Act 2026 |
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| Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions Act 2026 |
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| Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Act 2026 |
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| Competition and Consumer Amendment (Responding to Exceptional Circumstances) Act 2026 |
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| Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Act 2026 |
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| Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Act 2026 |
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| Appropriation Act (No. 5) 2025-2026 |
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Appropriation Act (No. 6) 2025-2026 |
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Australian Capital Territory
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| Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Planning Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Juries (Peremptory Challenges) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Fuel Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| City and Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2026 (No 2) |
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New South Wales
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| Fair Trading Amendment (FuelCheck) Bill 2026 |
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| Road Transport Amendment (Non-registrable Motor Vehicles) Bill 2026 |
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| Library Amendment Bill 2026 |
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| Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 |
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| Crimes Legislation Amendment (Organised and Gang-related Crime Reforms) Act 2026 |
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| Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Amendment (Good Character) Act 2026 |
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Northern Territory
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| Racing and Wagering Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Liquor Legislation Amendment (Fast Track Approvals) Act 2026 |
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| Pipelines and Petroleum Legislation Amendment (Industry Development) Act 2026 |
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| Heritage Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Mineral Titles Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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Queensland
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| Resources Safety and Health Queensland and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority Act 2026 |
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| Environmental Protection (Efficiency and Streamlining) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Transport and Other Legislation (Managing E-mobility Use and Protecting Our Communities) Amendment Act 2026 |
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South Australia
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| Petroleum Products Regulation (Emergencies and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Fair Trading (Fuel Pricing Information Penalties) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) (Amendment of Indenture) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Supply Act 2026 |
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| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Birth Certificates) Amendment Act 2026 |
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Tasmania
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| Grange Resources (Tasmania) Pty Ltd (Alternative Application Period) Act 2026 |
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| Help to Buy (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2026 |
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| Education and Care Services National Law (Application) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Building Amendment Act 2026 |
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Victoria
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| Electoral Further Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Appropriation (2026-2027) Act 2026 |
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| Appropriation (Parliament 2026-2027) Act 2026 |
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| Building Legislation and Treasury Legislation (Tax Relief) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Victoria Police Amendment (Police Reservists) Act 2026 |
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Western Australia
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| Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Education and Care Services National Law Application Act 2026 |
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| Treasurer's Advance Authorisation Act 2026 |
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| Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Collie Coal (Griffin) Agreement Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Land Tax Assessment Amendment (Build-to-Rent) Act 2026 |
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| Local Government Amendment (Rating of Certain Mining Licences) Act 2026 |
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| Public Sector Management Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Pilbara Port Assets (Disposal) Repeal Act 2026 |
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Federal
Federal Parliament will next sit from 29 June - 02 July 2026.
The 2026-27 Federal Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
Additional Budget Estimates were held on 9 - 12 February 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 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 15 - 17 September 2026.
The 2026-27 Territory Budget was handed down on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 3, 21 - 31 July, 3 August & 9 - 20 November 2026.
The last ACT Election was on 19 October 2024.
ACT Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 19 December 2025.
New South Wales
NSW Parliament will next sit from 4 - 6 August 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down in Tuesday, 23 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 26 September 2025.
Northern Territory
NT Parliament will next sit from 21 - 23 July 2026.
The 2026-27 Territory Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 9 - 18 June 2026.
The last NT Election was on 24 August 2024.
NT Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 24 October 2025.
Queensland
Queensland Parliament will next sit from 25 - 27 August 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was 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 19 December 2025.
South Australia
SA Parliament will next sit from 18 - 20 August 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down on Thursday, 4 June 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 18 - 24 June 2026.
The last SA election was held on 21 March 2026.
SA Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 25 March 2026.
Tasmania
The Tasmanian Parliament will next sit from 11 - 16 August 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down on Thursday, 21 May 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 1 - 4 June 2026.
The last Tasmanian Election was held on 19 July 2025.
Tasmanian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 11 February 2026.
Victoria
The Victorian Parliament will next sit from 28 - 30 July 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 15 - 25 May 2026.
The last Victorian election was held on 26 November 2022.
Victorian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 16 April 2026.
Western Australia
The WA Parliament will next sit from 11 - 13 August 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 19 - 21 May 2026.
The last WA election was held on 8 March 2025.
WA Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 25 November 2025.
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