The 2022 Federal Australian Election was held on the 21st of May, 2022. The Australian Labor Party was elected into government under leader Anthony Albanese, defeating the incumbent Coalition government, led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. While not yet confirmed by the Australian Electoral Commission, it is likely that Labor will be able to form… Continue reading The 2022 Australian Federal Election: Results and Policies
Category: Federal & ACT
Changes to Quarantine Requirements in the ACT
In a media release issued on the 21st of April, ACT Health Minister, Rachel Stephen-Smith announced that the ACT Government will ease quarantine restrictions for household contacts from 11.59 pm on Tuesday 26 April. Household contacts who do not have any COVID-19 symptoms will no longer be required to isolate for seven days. They will,… Continue reading Changes to Quarantine Requirements in the ACT
2022 Federal Budget Reply
On Thursday 31st March 2022, Federal Opposition Leader the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP delivered the 2022 Federal Budget in Reply. Albanese criticised the 2022 Federal Budget as a short-termed solution that did not adequately address the issues of cost of living and job security, stating that real-wages would go down under the Coalition’s budget. If… Continue reading 2022 Federal Budget Reply
The current composition of the Australian Parliament (as of 07/01/2022)
House of Representatives: Coalition Labor Greens Katter Centre Alliance Independents 76 68 1 1 1 4 On 4 July 2020, a by-election in Eden-Monaro (NSW) saw the retired Labor MP Mike Kelly replaced by Kristy McBain (ALP). On 4 July 2020, a by-election in Groom (Qld) saw the retired LNP MP Dr John McVeigh replaced… Continue reading The current composition of the Australian Parliament (as of 07/01/2022)
2022 Parliamentary Sitting Calendar
2022 Parliamentary Sitting Calendar. Includes downloadable iCal and PDF calendars for state, territory and Commonwealth parliaments.