On 3 February 2026, the Hon. Mark Butler MP released the Thriving Kids Advisory Group’s final report. This report’s release follows Minister Butler’s announcement of the Thriving Kids initiative at the National Press Club in August 2025. The Thriving Kids Advisory Group was co-chaired by the Minister Butler, and Professor Frank Oberklaid from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. National Cabinet has endorsed the model proposed by the Advisory Group. The State and Territory Governments have agreed to invest a combined total of $4 billion, with… Continue reading Thriving Kids Advisory Group Final Report
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Health Minister Mark Butler’s Address to the National Press Club
At the National Press Club on Wednesday 20 August 2025, the Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme Mark Butler announced that the Federal Government will provide $2 billion to fund a new program called Thriving Kids. Minister Butler also announced additional reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The Thriving Kids… Continue reading Health Minister Mark Butler’s Address to the National Press Club
2025 Federal Election Brief
The next Australian federal election will be held on Saturday, 03 May. In line with tradition, on Friday, 28 March, the Prime Minister requested, and the Governor-General dissolved the House of Representatives and made instruction for the issuing of the writs. The election will be for 150 seats in the House of Representatives and for… Continue reading 2025 Federal Election Brief
2025 NSW Cabinet Reshuffle
On Monday 17 March 2025, Premier the Hon. Chris Minns announced a reshuffle to his ministry. This comes after the resignation of Transport Minister Jo Haylen on 6 February 2025. This announcement refreshes the transport, roads, jobs, and regional development portfolios. The major changes are as follows: Additionally, Emily Suvaal has been appointed Parliamentary Secretary… Continue reading 2025 NSW Cabinet Reshuffle
Defining Australian Business
On the 6th of March 2025, the Albanese Government announced a significant change in Commonwealth procurement by introducing for the first time an official definition of an ‘Australian Business’. The definition, part of the Buy Australia Plan, aims to improve transparency in procurement, strengthen domestic business competitiveness, and ensure that government contracts support genuinely Australian enterprises. Definition… Continue reading Defining Australian Business