On 08 May 2026, the federal government opened consultation on the draft of the National Environmental Standard for Environmental Offsets (Environmental Offsets Standard). This follows a previous release of a draft Environmental Offsets Standard which was published for consultation from November 2025 to January 2026. The current exposure draft has been developed based on feedback… Continue reading Consultation on the National Environmental Standard for Environmental Offsets
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2026-27 Federal Budget
On Tuesday 12 May, Treasurer the Hon. Jim Chalmers MP delivered the 2026-27 Federal Budget, marking the fifth budget under the Albanese government. This Budget has been delivered during a period of global economic uncertainty and domestic cost-of-living pressures. Shifting geopolitical conditions and volatile international markets continue to influence Australia’s economic environment, informing the Government’s… Continue reading 2026-27 Federal Budget
National Disability Insurance Scheme and Aged Care Reform
The Hon. Mark Butler MP addressed the National Press Club on 22 April 2026 to announce a comprehensive reform package for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and an Aged Care investment package to be delivered through the 2026/27 Federal Budget. The NDIS reforms are structured around four pillars: combating fraud, controlling cost growth, revising… Continue reading National Disability Insurance Scheme and Aged Care Reform
Gambling Advertising Reform
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
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