Weekly Wrap Up

Parliament returned amid national mourning and political upheaval, advancing new hate speech and firearms laws following the Bondi Beach attack. Coalition fractures deepened, polling tightened, and a Royal Commission on antisemitism was announced. Meanwhile, shifts emerged across energy, housing, health and foreign affairs, including gas reservation plans and leadership changes.
Weekly Wrap Up

Australia’s political week was shaped by global tensions and domestic scrutiny. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit reignited debate about middle-power diplomacy, while the Liberal Party’s post-election review exposed internal divisions. Meanwhile, rising Middle East tensions and a looming by-election in Farrer added fresh uncertainty to the political landscape.
Weekly Wrap Up

A week of sharp contrasts: AUKUS milestones in Perth, a security scare at The Lodge, and a Royal Commission confronting social cohesion. Immigration rhetoric intensifies, fiscal restraint looms ahead of the 2026–27 Budget, and key state contests take shape as political dynamics shift across Australia.
Weekly Wrap Up

This week in Canberra, economic pressures, political realignments and leadership tensions shaped the national agenda. From RBA commentary on inflation drivers to a Liberal leadership spill and renewed Coalition dynamics, the policy landscape continues to shift. Here’s what matters most for business, government and stakeholders watching Australia’s evolving political environment.
Weekly Wrap Up

This week in Canberra, economic pressures, political realignments and leadership tensions shaped the national agenda. From RBA commentary on inflation drivers to a Liberal leadership spill and renewed Coalition dynamics, the policy landscape continues to shift. Here’s what matters most for business, government and stakeholders watching Australia’s evolving political environment.
Weekly Wrap Up

This week in Canberra, economic pressures, political realignments and leadership tensions shaped the national agenda. From RBA commentary on inflation drivers to a Liberal leadership spill and renewed Coalition dynamics, the policy landscape continues to shift. Here’s what matters most for business, government and stakeholders watching Australia’s evolving political environment.
Weekly Wrap Up

The week saw major policy developments across energy, defence, AI, housing and the economy. Ministers announced new manufacturing investments, regulatory reforms, appointments and regional initiatives, while ABS data, RBA meetings and the national social media ban shape the days ahead. Key scrutiny also fell on ASIC, APRA and GDP results.
Weekly Wrap Up

The week saw major policy developments across energy, defence, AI, housing and the economy. Ministers announced new manufacturing investments, regulatory reforms, appointments and regional initiatives, while ABS data, RBA meetings and the national social media ban shape the days ahead. Key scrutiny also fell on ASIC, APRA and GDP results.
Weekly Wrap Up

The week saw major policy developments across energy, defence, AI, housing and the economy. Ministers announced new manufacturing investments, regulatory reforms, appointments and regional initiatives, while ABS data, RBA meetings and the national social media ban shape the days ahead. Key scrutiny also fell on ASIC, APRA and GDP results.
Weekly Wrap Up

Proposed 2026 parliamentary sitting calendars have now been released across Australia, including for the Federal, Victorian, New South Wales, Tasmanian, ACT and Western Australian parliaments. The schedules outline key sitting periods for the year ahead, helping stakeholders plan engagement, monitor policy developments and prepare for upcoming legislative activity.