2024 Queensland State Election At the election on 26 October 2024, Queensland saw a change in state government as the LNP regained power for the first time since 2015. The LNP required 47 seats to secure a clear majority victory from Labor. As the count continues with 8 seats still in doubt, the LNP… Continue reading 2024 Queensland State Election
Category: Occasional Papers
Better and Fairer Schools Agreement
On 31 July 2024, Minister for Education Hon Jason Clare MP, Northern Territory Chief Minister Hon Eva Lawler, and Northern Territory Minister for Education Hon Mark Monaghan announced the NT’s signature to the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement (BFSA). Other states and territories expected to follow suit, with Western Australia expected to be next to… Continue reading Better and Fairer Schools Agreement
Future Made in Australia Act
On 3 July 2024, Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced the Future Made in Australia Bill 2024 to the House of Representatives. The Bill ties together a number of previously announced policies from the budget and elsewhere, and forms the centrepiece of the Albanese Government’s economic policy. There are three main provisions of the Bill, the National… Continue reading Future Made in Australia Act
The National Defence Strategy & Integrated Investment Program
On Wednesday the 17th of April, the Hon Richard Marles MP, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, addressed the National Press Club to launch the National Defence Strategy (NDS) and the Integrated Investment Program (IIP). Marles emphasised the strategic focus on Australia’s amphibious force, funding re-prioritisation and the historic level of funding increase… Continue reading The National Defence Strategy & Integrated Investment Program
Cabinet Reshuffle: South Australia
16 April 2024 On Monday 15 April, Premier of South Australia Peter Malinauskas announced a Cabinet reshuffle ahead of the 2026 state election. Minister Nick Champion will take on an expanded role in charge of a new housing super portfolio that will cover all aspects of housing, housing infrastructure, urban development and planning, including the… Continue reading Cabinet Reshuffle: South Australia