On 18th December 2024, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher released the Albanese Government’s mid-year budget update. The complete Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) budget document can be accessed here. The MYEFO reflects the Government’s focus on maintaining fiscal discipline while addressing cost-of-living pressures and investing in Australia’s long-term economic resilience. With $14.6bn in additional… Continue reading Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (2024-25)
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Labor’s Building Early Education Fund
On Wednesday, 11th December, 2024, the Albanese Government announced their $1 billion investment into establishing the Building Early Education Fund. The Fund will build early childhood education and care centres across Australia, giving more families access to quality Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in the regions and outer suburbs. Announced as part of a $1.47 billion… Continue reading Labor’s Building Early Education Fund
COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report
On Tuesday the 29th of October 2024 the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet released the COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report from the COVID 19 Response Inquiry Panel. On 21 September 2023 the Prime Minister announced an independent inquiry into Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic with an Inquiry panel consisting of Robyn Kruk AO… Continue reading COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report
ACT Elections
On Saturday the 19th October, The Australian Capital Territory held its Legislative Assembly election. The Labor Party secured a seventh consecutive term, governing since 2001. The ACT elects its 25-member legislative assembly through the Hare-Clarke system, a form of proportional representation. 5 members are elected across five electorates; Brindabella, Ginninderra, Kurrajong, Murrumbidgee, and Yerrabi. To… Continue reading ACT Elections
The Hon. Bill Shorten MP Announces Retirement
On 5 September 2024, the Hon. Bill Shorten MP announced his plan to retire from Federal politics. Shorten will continue to serve as the member for Maribyrnong and as Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Government Services until February 2025. He has then been appointed to take up a position as the Vice-Chancellor… Continue reading The Hon. Bill Shorten MP Announces Retirement