On the 09 June 2026, the Albanese Government opened consultation on two new National Environmental Standards: The Community Engagement Standard and the Data and Information Standard. This follows the completion of the consultation periods for the Matters of National Environmental Significance and Environmental Offsets standards. The draft and consultation of the standard for First Nations… Continue reading Consultation on the National Environmental Standards for Community Engagement and Data and Information
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Australian Capital Territory Budget 2026-27
11 June 2026 On Tuesday 11 June 2026, Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Treasurer Chris Steel MLA delivered the 2026-27 Budget. The Budget outlines the Government’s plan to respond to areas of priority community need and support continued services for all of Canberra. Affordable and secure housing is a top priority, with funding to deliver new… Continue reading Australian Capital Territory Budget 2026-27
Consultation on the National Environmental Standard for Environmental Offsets
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
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