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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.

GRACosway Ranked #1 Financial Communications Advisor in Australasia
GRACosway has again been recognised as Australasia’s leading M&A communications advisor, ranked #1 by deal value in Mergermarket’s Global & Regional M&A Rankings 2025. The firm advised on US$26.2 billion across 28 global and cross-border transactions, reflecting sustained client trust and the depth of its specialist M&A capability.

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.

End of Year Update
2025 was a year of political volatility and defining choices. A tragic act of violence reshaped the national debate, while a landslide Labor victory reset Canberra’s dynamics. Economic pressures, global uncertainty and social cohesion challenges now frame the Government’s mandate, setting a demanding agenda for 2026 and beyond nationally ahead.
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Latest Updates

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.

GRACosway Ranked #1 Financial Communications Advisor in Australasia
GRACosway has again been recognised as Australasia’s leading M&A communications advisor, ranked #1 by deal value in Mergermarket’s Global & Regional M&A Rankings 2025. The firm advised on US$26.2 billion across 28 global and cross-border transactions, reflecting sustained client trust and the depth of its specialist M&A capability.

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.

End of Year Update
2025 was a year of political volatility and defining choices. A tragic act of violence reshaped the national debate, while a landslide Labor victory reset Canberra’s dynamics. Economic pressures, global uncertainty and social cohesion challenges now frame the Government’s mandate, setting a demanding agenda for 2026 and beyond nationally ahead.