Tariffs – The Most Immediate Risk This is the single most impactful issue for Australian businesses right now. The SOTU’s reference to “other authorities” post-Supreme Court ruling signals further tariff escalation remains on the table. Australian clients in trade-exposed sectors should be seeking legal and government affairs counsel now. Watch: Trade Minister Farrell has signalled… Continue reading US State of the Union 2026Key Insights for Australian Clients
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AUSTRALIA’S HIGH SPEED RAIL NETWORK
24 FEBRUARY 2026 On Tuesday, 24 February 2026, the Hon Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, announced that the Albanese Government will commence the next stages of Australia’s High Speed Rail (HSR). The development phase will begin by examining the corridor between Newcastle and Sydney. The HSR network on… Continue reading AUSTRALIA’S HIGH SPEED RAIL NETWORK
One Nation
ONE NATION 10 February 2026 History Pauline Hanson entered federal parliament at the 1996 federal election, winning the Queensland House of Representatives seat of Oxley. Whilst appearing on the ballot paper as a Liberal candidate she had in fact been disendorsed and took up her seat as an independent. Her early profile in parliament and… Continue reading One Nation
Thriving Kids Advisory Group Final Report
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
Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (2025-26)
On 17th December 2025, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher released the Albanese Government’s mid-year budget update. The complete Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) budget document can be accessed here. Stronger Budget The 2025–26 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) delivers a stronger budget, with lower deficits and less debt over the… Continue reading Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (2025-26)