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Further support for Australia’s grape and wine sector

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins has announced an additional $1.1 million in funding for the grape and wine sector, bringing the total support package to $4.6 million. Delivered by Wine Australia, the funding will enhance international market access, trade diversification, and research into pest control technologies. Wine Australia, the Australian Wine Research Institute, and the Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference (AWITC) are key partners in this initiative. The AWITC will receive $550,000 to expand its 2025 and 2028 events, fostering innovation, collaboration, and global engagement for the industry.
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ACCC authorises collaboration on sustainable finance initiatives

The ACCC has issued a determination granting authorisation with conditions to allow the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) and industry participants to collaborate on sustainable finance initiatives for five years. The authorisation allows ASFI, ASFI members and other industry participants to exchange information to improve the integration of natural capital data into financial decision-making, co-design investment structures and give effect to limited agreements for co-designed financial products and develop related regulatory reform proposals. The collaborative conduct aims to facilitate the development of sustainable farming practices, support producers to meet sustainability regulations of export destinations, and contribute to emissions reduction targets.
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CommBank, J.P. Morgan, ASX and HQLA X selected to help research key RBA digital currency project

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has joined the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC) in Project Acacia to explore the use of digital currencies and tokenised assets in Australia’s $350 billion repurchase agreement (repo) market. Alongside J.P. Morgan, ASX and HQLA X, the project will assess how digital collateral records and platforms like Kinexys and CBA’s Digital Assets Platform can improve efficiency, liquidity and reduce risk. The repo market is vital for monetary policy and liquidity management. The collaboration aims to enhance Australia’s financial market competitiveness through blockchain innovation.
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NSW: Celebrating Aboriginal tourism growth during NAIDOC Week

Destination NSW is celebrating the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week by supporting the theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy” and highlighting the growth of Aboriginal tourism in New South Wales. NSW leads the nation in Aboriginal-owned tourism businesses and visitor engagement, with nearly 800,000 overnight visitors participating in Aboriginal tourism in 2024. DNSW’s Aboriginal Experience Development Pathway 2025, in partnership with the NSW Aboriginal Tourism Operators Council, supports emerging operators through training and networking. The State Government has also provided $548,000 in grants to over 180 community groups to support NAIDOC Week events, including a student-led public art project in Coffs Harbour.
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QLD: Respiratory infection update

The Queensland Department of Health has reported a sharp rise in influenza cases, with over 3,050 cases and 210 hospitalisations in the past week–marking the highest weekly flu count in 2025. Chief Health Officer Dr Heidi Carroll warned that flu hospitalisations may soon surpass those for COVID-19. Children are expected to drive further transmission as schools resume. Despite free flu vaccinations, uptake remains low, with over 90 per cent of hospitalised flu patients unvaccinated. Queensland has recorded 32,679 flu cases and 84 related deaths this year. RSV and COVID-19 cases remain steady, with ongoing public health reminders to maintain hygiene and consider vaccination.
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Recent Acts

Federal
Act Name Date of Assent Act No.
 

 

 

See Capital Monitor's Federal Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.

Australian Capital Territory

Act Name Date of Assent Act No.
Workplace Legislation Amendment Act 2025

02/07/2025

18

Gaming Legislation Amendment Act 2025

27/06/2025

19

Veterinary Practice Amendment Act 2025

02/07/2025

20

See Capital Monitor's Australian Capital Territory Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.

New South Wales

Act Name Date of Assent Act No.
Appropriation Act 2025

01/07/2025

35

Appropriation (Parliament) Act 2025

01/07/2025

36

Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025

01/07/2025

37

Statute Law Amendment (Administrative Appeals Tribunal) Act 2025

03/07/2025

38

Cultural Institutions Legislation Amendment Act 2025

03/07/2025

39

Government Sector Audit Amendment (Performance Audit Reports) Act 2025

03/07/2025

40

Health Services Amendment (Northern Beaches Hospital Deed Termination) Act 2025

03/07/2025

41

Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment (Workplace Protections) Act 2025

03/07/2025

42

See Capital Monitor's New South Wales Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.

Northern Territory

Act Name Date of Assent Act No.
 

 

 

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Queensland

Act Name Date of Assent Act No.
 

 

 

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South Australia

Act Name Date of Assent Act No.
North Adelaide Public Golf Course Act 2025 

03/07/2025

30

Criminal Law Consolidation (Defences-Intoxication) Amendment Act 2025 

03/07/2025

31

See Capital Monitor's South Australian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.

Tasmania

Act Name Date of Assent Act No.
 

 

 

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Victoria

Act Name Date of Assent Act No.
 

 

 

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Western Australia

Act Name Date of Assent Act No.
 

 

 

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Political Calendar

Federal

The 48th Parliament is scheduled to open Tuesday 22 July 2025, and will next sit 22-31 July.
The last Federal Election was on 03 May 2025.
The Federal Parliament was prorogued on 28 March 2025.
Budget Estimates were held on 27 March 2025.
Supplementary Budget Estimates are scheduled for 7 - 10 October & 13 October 2025.
The 2025-26 Federal Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 25 March 2025.
Federal Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 13 May 2025.

Australian Capital Territory

ACT Parliament will next sit (estimates) from 22 - 24 July 2025.
The 2025-26 Territory Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 22-25 July, 28-31 July, 1 August and 4-5 August 2025..
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 5 - 7 August 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
Supplementary Budget Estimates are scheduled for 1- 5 December 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 25 - 28 February, 3 - 7, 10 - 12 March & 19 - 22, 25 - 29 August, 1- 3 September 2025.
The last NSW Election was on 25 March 2023.
New South Wales 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 29 - 31 July 2025.
The 2025-26 Territory Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 13 May 2025.
Budget Estimates were held on 10 - 12 & 16 - 19 June 2025.
The last Northern Territory Election was on 24 August 2024.
Northern Territory Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 10 September 2024.

Queensland

Queensland Parliament will next sit (estimates) 29 - 31 July 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 29 - 31 July, 1, 5 - 7 August 2025.
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 South Australian Parliament will next sit from on 19 - 21 August 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget was handed down on Thursday, 5 June 2025.
Budget Estimates were held on 19 - 20 June & 23 - 25 June 2025.
The last South Australian Election was on 19 March 2022.
South Australian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 29 January 2025.

Tasmania

The Tasmanian Parliament was prorouged and an election will be held on 19 July 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget was handed down on Thursday, 29 May 2025.
Budget Estimates were held on 10 - 13 June 2025.
The last Tasmanian Election was held on Saturday 23 March 2024.
Tasmanian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 11 April 2024 and most recently amended on 26 June 2024, 23 October 2024 and 22 November 2024.

Victoria

The Victorian Parliament will next sit on 29 - 31 July 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Budget Estimates were held on 3-6 and 10-12 June 2025.
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 Western Australian Parliament will next sit on 12 - 14 August 2025.
The 2025-26 State Budget was handed down on Thursday, 19 June 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 1-3 July 2025.
The last Western Australia election was held on 08 March 2025.
Western Australian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 02 April 2025.

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