Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Hon Catherine King MP, announced the release of the Aviation White Paper on 26 August 2024. The Paper includes significant reforms to Australia’s aviation sector, focusing on improved rights for consumers and enhanced competition, as well as ensuring support for regional aviation and general aviation. Furthermore,… Continue reading Aviation White Paper
Category: Federal & ACT
Better and Fairer Schools Agreement
On 31 July 2024, Minister for Education Hon Jason Clare MP, Northern Territory Chief Minister Hon Eva Lawler, and Northern Territory Minister for Education Hon Mark Monaghan announced the NT’s signature to the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement (BFSA). Other states and territories expected to follow suit, with Western Australia expected to be next to… Continue reading Better and Fairer Schools Agreement
Albanese Federal Ministry
On Sunday 28 July 2024, Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese MP announced the first major reshuffle of his Cabinet since his election in May 2022. This major announcement follows a press conference held by the Prime Minister on Thursday 25 July 2024, announcing the retirement of the Hon Linda Burney MP, Minister for Indigenous… Continue reading Albanese Federal Ministry
Future Made in Australia Act
On 3 July 2024, Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced the Future Made in Australia Bill 2024 to the House of Representatives. The Bill ties together a number of previously announced policies from the budget and elsewhere, and forms the centrepiece of the Albanese Government’s economic policy. There are three main provisions of the Bill, the National… Continue reading Future Made in Australia Act
ACT Budget 2024-25
On Tuesday 25 June 2024, Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Chief Minister and Treasurer Andrew Barr delivered the 2024-25 ACT Budget. The 2024-25 Budget prioritises targeted cost-of-living relief, housing choice, access and affordability, and building infrastructure for the growing Territory. The 2024-25 Budget is set in a climate of slower national and global economic activity, however,… Continue reading ACT Budget 2024-25