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Work progresses to secure Tomago Aluminium and drive the Hunter region's clean energy future
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Minister for Science, Tim Ayres, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen and Member for Paterson, Meryl Swanson announced the Australian Government has unveiled a plan to work with the NSW Government and Tomago Aluminium to keep the smelter open beyond 2028. This joint effort secures thousands of jobs at Tomago and across the Hunter, and positions Australia as a global leader in aluminium produced using renewable energy. Over the coming months, Tomago Aluminium will work with the Federal and NSW Governments on a long-term renewable energy solution to support the smelter's viability when its current energy contract expires in 2028.
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Foreign investment decision
'I have agreed to the clear recommendation from the Foreign Investment Review Board to not object to Hanwha's proposal to increase its shareholding in Austal Limited from 9.9 per cent to 19.9 per cent, subject to strict conditions,' said Treasurer Jim Chalmers. 'My decision was not taken lightly and comes after extensive consultation and long and careful deliberation. It follows a thorough and robust process that took account of all the relevant economic, national security and other national interest issues. Hanwha would remain a minority shareholder under this proposal and cannot increase its shareholding above 19.9 per cent.'
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Sales remain elevated despite a November decline
'The volume of new homes sold in Australia fell by 16.0 per cent in November 2025 but remains significantly stronger than at the start of the year. The broader trend confirms that a recovery in new home building is gaining momentum,' stated Housing Industry Association (HIA) Chief Economist, Tim Reardon. The HIA New Home Sales report is a monthly survey of the largest volume home builders in the five largest states and is a leading indicator of future detached home construction. 'This monthly decline in November follows a period of very strong sales in September and October. It is normal to see volatility at the early stages of a recovery,' Mr Reardon added.'
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New resources to help First Nations communities stay well connected during social media delay
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant is encouraging First Nations families to visit eSafety.gov.au to access tailored resources designed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teenagers stay well connected, now the social media minimum age is in effect. Co-designed with First Nations communities, the resources explain what is changing, why it matters and how to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people through the transition. eSafety is also running an extensive series of live webinars to answer parents' questions throughout December and in the new year.
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NSW: 16 dead, 40 injured following public place shooting in Bondi
NSW Police Force are continuing to investigate a mass shooting that resulted in 16 people dying and 40 people being injured in Sydney's east. About 6.40pm (Sunday 14 December 2025), emergency services were called to Bondi Beach, following reports of a public place shooting. Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command, surrounding commands and specialist police immediately responded and located two men using long arms to fire into crowds of people. Multiple officers exchanged fire with the two men with two officers – a constable and probationary constable – suffering gunshot wounds.
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| Tourism NT Amendment (Integration of NTMEC) Act 2025 |
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| Housing, Transport and Surveillance Devices Legislation Amendment (Police Public Safety Officers) Act 2025 |
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| Building Legislation Amendment (Fidelity Fund) Act 2025 |
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Victoria
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| Crimes Amendment (Retail, Fast Food, Hospitality and Transport Worker Harm) Act 2025 |
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| Early Childhood Legislation Amendment (Child Safety) Act 2025 |
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Supplementary Budget Estimates are scheduled for 26 - 29 October 2026
Federal Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 13 May 2025.
The last Federal Election was on 3 May 2025
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ACT Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 07 November 2024
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The 2026-27 State Budget is scheduled to be handed down in June 2026
Supplementary Budget Estimates are scheduled for 26 - 30 October 2026
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New South Wales Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 05 April 2023 and most recently amended on 17 March 2025
The last NSW Election was on 25 March 2023
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NT Parliament will next sit from 3 - 5 February 2026
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Northern Territory Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 10 September 2024
The last NT Election was on 24 August 2024
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The last Queensland Election was on 26 October 2024
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The last Tasmanian Election was held on Saturday 19 July 2025
Victoria
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