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Action against Netwealth welcomed
Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Daniel Mulino has welcomed regulatory action by ASIC and APRA against Netwealth, resulting in over $100 million in compensation for more than 1,000 Australians who invested in the collapsed First Guardian Master Fund. The compensation, due by January 2026, aims to restore lost superannuation savings and reduce financial stress. ASIC achieved similar outcomes for investors in the Shield Master Fund. APRA has also imposed additional licence conditions on Equity Trustees Superannuation Limited following its review of platform providers. The Federal Government will consult on reform options in early 2026 to prevent future fund collapses and protect consumers.
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Special Envoy's plan to combat antisemitism
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke, Minister for Education Jason Clare and Minister for Multicultural Affairs Anne Aly have announced the adoption of the Special Envoy's Plan to Combat Antisemitism, including new actions to further protect Australia's Jewish community. The plan, developed by Special Envoy Jillian Segal AO, contains 13 recommendations and 49 key actions, with new reforms targeting hate speech, radicalisation, visa cancellations and online threats. A 12-month education taskforce led by David Gonski AC will also address antisemitism in schools.
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Mental health support package in response to Bondi terrorist attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler and Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Emma McBride have announced a $42.6 million investment to provide urgent mental health support following the Bondi terrorist attack. The package includes $14.2 million for targeted support to the Jewish community and funding for a temporary Medicare Mental Health Centre in Bondi. Additional support will be delivered through Primary Health Networks, Lifeline, Beyond Blue, headspace and the Black Dog Institute, with services focused on trauma, crisis response, and youth mental health.
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QLD: Sod turned to unlock more than 1800 new homes on the Sunshine Coast
Queensland Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie has announced the start of site works to unlock more than 1800 new homes in the Maroochydore City Centre, backed by $82.9 million from the State Government's $2 billion Residential Activation Fund. The development will also form part of the Sunshine Coast Athlete Village for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games before transitioning into permanent housing. This milestone reflects the Stae Government's commitment to solving Queensland's housing crisis and delivering infrastructure to support future generations.
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VIC: Delivering the Suburban Rail Loop
The State Government is progressing the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL), with Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, Victorian Treasurer Jaclyn Symes and Victorian Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop Harriet Shing outlining funding arrangements and construction milestones. The project will be delivered through equal contributions from Victorian Government funding, Commonwealth funding and value capture, with no changes to land or windfall tax rates. New value-capture mechanisms will support SRL East while safeguarding family homes. A $6.7 billion contract will deliver Australia's first automated trains built in Dandenong, creating thousands of jobs as tunnelling begins next year. The Opposition remains committed to cancelling the project.
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Australian Capital Territory
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. | Public Sector (Closing the Gap) Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Assisted Reproductive Technology Amendment Act 2025 (No 2) |
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| Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Planning (Territory Priority Project) Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Payroll Tax Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Amendment Act 2025 |
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New South Wales
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| Children (Criminal Proceedings) and Young Offenders Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Amendment (Places of Worship) Act 2025 |
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| Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Repeal Act 2025 |
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Northern Territory
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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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| Restricting Non-disclosure Agreements (Sexual Harassment at Work) Act 2025 |
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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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| Justice Legislation Amendment (Community Safety) Act 2025 |
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| Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Act 2025 |
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| Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Labour Hire Legislation Amendment (Licensing) Act 2025 |
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| Social Services Regulation Amendment (Child Safety, Complaints and Worker Regulation) Act 2025 |
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Western Australia
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| Charitable Collections Amendment Act 2025 |
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| Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Act 2025 |
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| Liquor Control Amendment Act 2025 |
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Federal
The Federal Parliament will next sit from 03 - 05 February 2026.
The last Federal Election was on 03 May 2025.
Budget Estimates were held on 27 March 2025.
Supplementary Budget Estimates are scheduled for 07 - 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 from 02 - 04 December 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, 01 August and 04-05 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 from 03 - 05 February 2026.
The 2025-26 State Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
Supplementary Budget Estimates are scheduled for 01- 05 December 2025.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 25 - 28 February, 03 - 07, 10 - 12 March & 19 - 22, 25 - 29 August, 01- 03 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 from 03 - 05 February 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 from 9 - 11 December 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 05 - 07 May 2026.
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 (Assembly) will next sit from 2 - 4 December 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 19 July 2025.
Tasmanian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 11 August 2025.
Victoria
The Victorian Parliament will next sit from 2 - 4 December 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 2 - 4 December 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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