The Albanese Government has announced a package of reforms to restrict gambling advertising and reduce exposure to gambling harm, with the primary focus to protect children and young people. The measures include: Alongside advertising restrictions, the government announced measures targeting online gambling products and operators. Online Keno-style products will be banned, along with harmful and… Continue reading Gambling Advertising Reform
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GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
1 April 2026 On Wednesday 1 April 2026, the Treasurer the Hon. Jim Chalmers, the Assistant Treasurer the Hon. Daniel Mulino and the Minister for Small Business the Hon. Anne Aly announced that the Albanese Government is coordinating action with industry and regulators to ease the economic cost of the war in the Middle East… Continue reading GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
South Australian Election Result and Ministerial Reshuffle
The 2026 South Australian election, held on the 21 March, saw a decisive victory for the incumbent Labor Party. Premier Peter Malinauskas has secured re-election for a second term, with the party increasing its majority. Hawker Britton’s paper on the South Australian Election can be found here. South Australian Election Result The Malinauskas Government was returned with an increased majority, taking their total seat count in the lower house from 27 to 33. This increased majority comes despite a 2.3%… Continue reading South Australian Election Result and Ministerial Reshuffle
South Australian Election Brief
The South Australian state election will be held on Saturday 21 March. All 47 seats in the House of Assembly will be up for election, along with 11 of the 22 seats in the Legislative Council. The Assembly and the Council In South Australia Members of the Assembly are elected to four-year terms. Council members… Continue reading South Australian Election Brief
US State of the Union 2026Key Insights for Australian Clients
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