Federal Election 2025 Outcome
Anthony Albanese has led Labor to a historic second term, securing at least 85 seats in a landslide victory. Defying polling trends, the result marks the party’s strongest performance ever. The Coalition faces major losses, including Peter Dutton’s seat, as leadership speculation intensifies and vote counting continues nationwide.
Weekly Wrap Up
As the federal election campaign ramps up, seismic global events are stealing the spotlight. US-China trade tensions have escalated sharply, shaking financial markets and prompting emergency economic talks in Australia. This week’s update explores the global ripple effects and how both major parties are recalibrating their messages ahead of election day.
Weekly Wrap Up
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.
Weekly Wrap Up
This week saw Australia’s recognition of Palestine, progress toward universal childcare, and RBA findings on productivity challenges. Ministers met on trade, defence, and agriculture, while energy, hydrogen, housing, and health infrastructure projects advanced. Policy developments included an EV road user charge and expanded Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listings.
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This week, reform and resilience dominated headlines. The Productivity Commission’s bold tax proposals clashed with Chalmers’ push for pragmatism ahead of the Economic Roundtable. Meanwhile, a $135m support package for Nyrstar signalled the first major test of the Future Made in Australia agenda amid growing pressure to protect sovereign capability.
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The Government advanced key reforms, including laws to protect penalty rates and reduce student debt. A nationwide under-16 social media ban expanded to include YouTube. Meanwhile, inflation eased, defence sustainment funding increased, and life insurance reforms progressed. Major infrastructure commitments and new consultations on non-compete clauses also made headlines.
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Parliament returned with Labor leading in the polls and fresh legislation focused on student debt relief and childcare safety. A new AUKUS treaty was signed with the UK, while economic reforms, housing, PBS updates, and energy infrastructure projects dominated headlines across state and federal levels. Plenty more to watch next week.
Weekly Wrap Up
A busy political week saw the PM in China, diplomatic tensions over Taiwan, and a leaked Treasury document spark domestic debate. Plus: the RBA’s surcharge proposal, key legislative priorities returning to Parliament, and major updates across housing, climate, defence, and education. Catch up on what’s making headlines.
Weekly Wrap Up
Prime Minister Albanese promotes sovereignty in the John Curtin Oration and backs regional diplomacy at rugby with Fiji. The RBA holds rates steady, bipartisan childcare reform gains momentum, and the Victorian Anti-Hate Taskforce convenes following synagogue arson. Meanwhile, climate and trade tensions dominate international headlines.
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Quad talks focused on Indo-Pacific stability, AUKUS was reaffirmed, and Chalmers advanced his economic reform agenda. A Grattan report raised NDIS sustainability concerns, while superannuation indexation gained ACTU support. Meanwhile, Beijing pushed back on the “China threat” narrative amid continued tensions and shifting global defence postures.