Weekly Wrap Up
This week saw significant political and policy developments across Australia, from the Coalition’s climate policy shift to major reforms in housing, energy, and the NDIS. Parliamentary activity intensifies ahead of the final sitting week of 2025, while economic data, regulatory updates and key national security developments continue to shape the headlines.
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It’s been a week of contrasts for the Albanese Government — gridlock at home, momentum abroad. As debate over the EPBC reforms intensifies in Canberra, Anthony Albanese has been strengthening Australia’s regional ties abroad, underscoring his government’s focus on environmental reform, economic engagement, and international cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.
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Murray Watt announced that upcoming EPBC Act amendments will allow the Government to strip companies of profits gained through environmental breaches, addressing consultation feedback that called for a clearer definition of an “unacceptable impact.” The changes aim to strengthen compliance and ensure companies face meaningful consequences for environmental misconduct.
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Prime Minister Albanese heads to Washington for his first meeting with President Trump, seeking a landmark critical minerals deal to reduce reliance on China and boost domestic supply chains. Back home, the Government revises its super tax reforms, unemployment rises to 4.5%, and new national mental health standards are released.
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Prime Minister Albanese’s Pacific diplomacy has stumbled, with defence agreements in Vanuatu and PNG falling through amid local concerns and China’s growing influence. Next week, he turns to the US, addressing the UN and meeting President Trump, hoping to reinforce alliances as Australia commits $12 billion to defence infrastructure.
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Prime Minister Albanese’s Pacific diplomacy has stumbled, with defence agreements in Vanuatu and PNG falling through amid local concerns and China’s growing influence. Next week, he turns to the US, addressing the UN and meeting President Trump, hoping to reinforce alliances as Australia commits $12 billion to defence infrastructure.
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Prime Minister Albanese’s Pacific diplomacy has stumbled, with defence agreements in Vanuatu and PNG falling through amid local concerns and China’s growing influence. Next week, he turns to the US, addressing the UN and meeting President Trump, hoping to reinforce alliances as Australia commits $12 billion to defence infrastructure.
Weekly Wrap Up
Prime Minister Albanese’s Pacific diplomacy has stumbled, with defence agreements in Vanuatu and PNG falling through amid local concerns and China’s growing influence. Next week, he turns to the US, addressing the UN and meeting President Trump, hoping to reinforce alliances as Australia commits $12 billion to defence infrastructure.
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Australia expelled Iran’s Ambassador after ASIO linked arson attacks on Jewish sites to the IRGC, while Clare O’Neil accelerated the 5 per cent deposit housing scheme to October. Inflation ticked up, ASIC probed banking errors, and the Government scrapped 500 tariffs alongside major energy, housing, and research initiatives.
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In a pivotal week, the Economic Reform Roundtable set the stage for Australia’s next budgets, with Albanese and Chalmers presenting a united front on productivity, skills and tax reform. Beyond Canberra, major developments spanned ASIC investigations, overseas engagement, housing initiatives and child safety reforms — signalling busy months ahead.