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Taking pressure off Australians
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Minister for Finance Katy Gallagher announced new Federal Government cost-of-living measures in the 2026 Federal Budget, including a permanent $250 Working Australians Tax Offset from 2027-28 and a $1,000 Instant Tax Deduction from 2026-27. The package also includes temporary fuel excise relief, support for first home buyers, funding for social housing, cheaper medicines through the PBS, ongoing support for Medicare Urgent Care Clinics and additional hospital funding. The Federal Government said the measures aim to ease household pressures, support wage growth and strengthen economic resilience amid global uncertainty.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Minister for Finance Katy Gallagher announced a major Federal Government tax reform package aimed at reducing pressure on workers, supporting first home buyers and encouraging business investment. Measures include a new $250 Working Australians Tax Offset, a $1,000 instant tax deduction for workers, changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax arrangements, and a minimum 30 per cent tax rate on discretionary trusts from 2028-29. The Federal Government said the reforms would support 75,000 additional homeowners, lower compliance costs for businesses and deliver a fairer, simpler and more sustainable tax system.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Minister for Finance Katy Gallagher said the Federal Government’s 2026 Budget delivers stronger fiscal outcomes through spending restraint, savings measures and structural reforms. The Budget is projected to be $44.9 billion stronger than forecast at the mid-year update, with lower deficits and reduced debt compared to previous projections. The Federal Government said it had identified $63.8 billion in additional savings and reprioritisations, taking total savings since coming to office to almost $180 billion. The measures are intended to strengthen fiscal buffers, reduce interest costs and support economic resilience amid global uncertainty.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Minister for Trade Don Farrell, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins announced a $14.8 billion Federal Government fuel security and price relief package in the 2026 Budget. Measures include fuel excise relief, expanded fuel reserves, support for Australia’s remaining oil refineries, supply chain resilience funding and increased fuel market regulation. The package also includes investment in low-emission fuels, freight transport resilience and support for manufacturing and logistics businesses to strengthen Australia’s long-term energy security and reduce exposure to future fuel shocks.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Minister for Housing Clare O'Neil announced new Federal Government housing measures in the 2026 Budget aimed at boosting supply and improving access to home ownership. Measures include limiting negative gearing to new residential builds from July 2027, replacing the capital gains tax discount with inflation-adjusted indexation for most assets, extending the ban on foreign investors purchasing existing homes until mid-2029 and investing an additional $2 billion in housing infrastructure. The Federal Government said the reforms would help around 75,000 more Australians enter the housing market over the next decade while supporting new housing construction and rental supply.
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Australian Capital Territory
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| Nurse Practitioners Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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New South Wales
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| Electoral Legislation Amendment (Elections) Act 2026 |
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Surveillance Devices Amendment (Public Interest Exceptions) Act 2026 |
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Northern Territory
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| Sentencing Amendment (Murder) Act 2026 |
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| Bail Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Legislation Amendment (Licensing) Act 2026 |
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| Electrical Safety Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Local Government Legislation Amendment (Code of Conduct and Other Matters) Act 2026 |
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Queensland
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South Australia
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Tasmania
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. | Petroleum Reporting (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2026 |
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| University of Tasmania (Protection of Land) Act 2026 |
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Victoria
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| Education and Training Reform Amendment (Free TAFE Guarantee) Act 2026 |
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| Electoral Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Justice Legislation Further Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act 2026 |
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| Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Act 2026 |
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| Safe Food Victoria 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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Federal
Federal Parliament will next sit from 12 - 14 May 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 26 - 28 May 2026.
The 2026-27 Territory Budget will be handed down on Tuesday, 9 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 19 December 2025.
New South Wales
NSW Parliament will next sit from 12 - 14 May 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget will be 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 12 - 14 May 2026.
The 2026-27 Territory Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 5 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 24 October 2025.
Queensland
Queensland Parliament will next sit from 12 - 14 May 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 19 December 2025.
South Australia
SA Parliament will next sit from 19 - 21 May 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget will be handed down on Thursday, 4 June 2026.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 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 19 - 21 May 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 19 July 2025.
Tasmanian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 11 February 2026.
Victoria
The Victorian Parliament will next sit from 12 - 14 May 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 5 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 16 April 2026.
Western Australia
The WA Parliament will next sit from 12 - 14 May 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 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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