On the 22nd of August 2022, the Chief Minister and Treasurer for the Australian Capital Territory, Andrew Barr delivered his 11th Budget Statement. The 2022-23 ACT Budget is future-focused with an emphasis on economic and fiscal recovery and investment in essential services to support the growing population. The 2021 Census revealed that the Australian Capital… Continue reading 2022-23 Australian Capital Territory Budget
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The Sydney Energy Forum
On the 12th and 13th of July 2022, the Australian Government and the International Energy Agency (IEA), with the support of the Business Council of Australia, co-hosted the Sydney Energy Forum. The forum’s aim was to secure clean energy supply chains for the Indo-Pacific, bringing together the private sector and governments to overcome challenges in… Continue reading The Sydney Energy Forum
A renewed National Cultural Policy
On Friday 1 July 2022, the Albanese Labor Government announced the opening of consultation on the development of a new National Cultural Policy for Australia. Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, intends to deliver the policy by the end of 2022, which will use the diverse voices of the Australian arts, entertainment, and cultural sector… Continue reading A renewed National Cultural Policy
The 2022 Australian Federal Election: Results
The 2022 Federal Australian Election was held on the 21st of May, 2022. The Australian Labor Party was elected into majority government under leader Anthony Albanese, defeating the incumbent Coalition government, led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. The Labor Party last held government in 2013 and has not held a majority in the Lower House… Continue reading The 2022 Australian Federal Election: Results
NT Cabinet Reshuffle
On 10th May 2022, the Northern Territory Chief Minister, Michael Gunner resigned from his position. Following a meeting of the NT Labor caucus, Hon Natasha Fyles MLA was elected unanimously as the leader of the Labor Party and as the 12th Chief Minister of the Northern Territory. On Monday 23 May, Chief Minister Fyles announced… Continue reading NT Cabinet Reshuffle