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Weekly Wrap Up
Anthony Albanese gains ground as shifting political dynamics and a weakened Opposition create new opportunities for the Government. With Parliament set to return and key reforms on the agenda, from housing and student debt relief to major investments in health and education, the months ahead will be pivotal.

VIC Budget Insights 2025-26
Treasurer Jaclyn Symes has handed down her first State Budget, delivering a fiscally restrained but politically strategic plan ahead of the 2026 election. While net debt is forecast to rise to $194 billion, the Budget delivers a projected $600 million operating surplus — the first since the pandemic — and focuses on cost of living relief, health and education investment, infrastructure delivery, and public sector reform.

VIC Budget 2025-26: Key Portfolio Measures
Explore how the 2025–26 Victorian Budget invests in essential services across key government departments. From cost-of-living relief and free public transport for young Victorians, to major health, education and infrastructure investments — this summary highlights funding measures by portfolio, including Treasury, Transport, Health, Education, Justice and more.

Weekly Wrap Up
This week in Canberra saw key Cabinet changes, with Amanda Rishworth appointed Employment Minister and Tim Ayres joining Cabinet for Industry and Innovation. Leadership shifts occurred in the Liberals and Nationals, while major energy projects gained traction. States prepare for budget announcements and renewed focus on housing and infrastructure.
Subscribe to the GRACosway mailing list to get regular political and policy updates.
Latest Updates

Weekly Wrap Up
Anthony Albanese gains ground as shifting political dynamics and a weakened Opposition create new opportunities for the Government. With Parliament set to return and key reforms on the agenda, from housing and student debt relief to major investments in health and education, the months ahead will be pivotal.

VIC Budget Insights 2025-26
Treasurer Jaclyn Symes has handed down her first State Budget, delivering a fiscally restrained but politically strategic plan ahead of the 2026 election. While net debt is forecast to rise to $194 billion, the Budget delivers a projected $600 million operating surplus — the first since the pandemic — and focuses on cost of living relief, health and education investment, infrastructure delivery, and public sector reform.

VIC Budget 2025-26: Key Portfolio Measures
Explore how the 2025–26 Victorian Budget invests in essential services across key government departments. From cost-of-living relief and free public transport for young Victorians, to major health, education and infrastructure investments — this summary highlights funding measures by portfolio, including Treasury, Transport, Health, Education, Justice and more.

Weekly Wrap Up
This week in Canberra saw key Cabinet changes, with Amanda Rishworth appointed Employment Minister and Tim Ayres joining Cabinet for Industry and Innovation. Leadership shifts occurred in the Liberals and Nationals, while major energy projects gained traction. States prepare for budget announcements and renewed focus on housing and infrastructure.