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Federal and State Governments back submarine building in SA
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier of South Australia Peter Malinauskas have announced a $3.9 billion Federal Government down payment to deliver the new Submarine Construction Yard at Osborne, securing South Australia as the nation's submarine building hub. The project is expected to support nearly 10,000 jobs, with total infrastructure investment projected to reach $30 billion over coming decades. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said the development demonstrates strong progress under AUKUS, including major fabrication, testing and training facilities. The joint Federal and State Government investment will boost defence capability, workforce development and long-term economic growth across South Australia.
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Appointment to the Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Board
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced the appointment of Professor Bruce Preston as a part-time member of the Reserve Bank of Australia Monetary Policy Board, with his five-year term commencing on 1 March 2026. Professor Preston, a respected macroeconomist and Professor of Economics at the University of New South Wales, previously served as a senior adviser at the Reserve Bank and Treasury. The Federal Government said the appointment followed a thorough, transparent selection process, including consultation with the Opposition, and thanked outgoing member Alison Watkins AM for her service.
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Continued support for Stolen Generations survivors
Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy has announced the Federal Government will invest up to $87 million over four years to continue specialised support services for survivors of the Stolen Generations. The funding will provide family tracing and reunification, family history research, trauma-informed health and aged care advocacy, access to records and redress support. Eligible survivors removed from the Northern Territory, ACT or Jervis Bay Territory can apply to the Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme, open until 31 August 2027. The announcement coincides with the 18th anniversary of the National Apology, reaffirming the Federal Government's commitment to healing and acknowledgement.
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NSW: Rezoning proposal to unlock more homes and renewal for Bellambi estate
Rezoning proposal to unlock more homes and renewal for Bellambi estate
NSW Minister for the Illawarra and South Coast Ryan Park, NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully and NSW Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson have announced a rezoning proposal to deliver up to 2,500 new social, affordable and market homes at the Bellambi estate. Led by Homes NSW, the staged renewal includes a minimum 30 per cent social housing, new shops and services, improved open space and increased tree canopy. The State Government's proposal is on public exhibition for 28 days, supporting long-term housing supply and modern homes for Wollongong residents.
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QLD: Biggest QBuild apprentice intake in almost 25 years
Queensland Minister for Housing and Public Works Sam O'Connor has announced the State Government will recruit 79 new QBuild apprentices in 2026, a 46 per cent increase on last year and the largest intake since 2002. The apprentices, selected from almost 2,000 applicants, will train across multiple trades and be based in communities from St George to Thursday Island. They will help deliver and maintain social housing, schools, police stations and critical public infrastructure, strengthening QBuild's capacity to support housing supply, disaster recovery and essential services across Queensland.
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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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New South Wales
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| Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Reform and Modernisation) 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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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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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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