On Monday 16th December, Treasurer Tim Pallas announced his resignation from Treasurer and as Member for Werribee, calling time on his distinguished career in politics, serving in Parliament since 2006 and as Treasurer since 2014. As a result of Pallas’ resignation, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced a reshuffle of her frontbench on the 19th December 2024. … Continue reading Cabinet Reshuffle: Victoria
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Tim Pallas MP Retirement Announcement
On 16 December 2024, the Tim Pallas MP announced his intention to retire from Victorian politics. Pallas will step down as the Member for Werribee and Treasurer after serving in Parliament since 2006 and as Treasurer since 2014. Tim Pallas was elected to the seat of Tarneit in 2006 before becoming the Member for Werribee… Continue reading Tim Pallas MP Retirement Announcement
ACT Elections
On Saturday the 19th October, The Australian Capital Territory held its Legislative Assembly election. The Labor Party secured a seventh consecutive term, governing since 2001. The ACT elects its 25-member legislative assembly through the Hare-Clarke system, a form of proportional representation. 5 members are elected across five electorates; Brindabella, Ginninderra, Kurrajong, Murrumbidgee, and Yerrabi. To… Continue reading ACT Elections
Labor’s Education Announcement
On 3 November 2024 the Albanese Labor Government announced their first election commitment, pledging to reduce every Australian’s student loan debt by 20% if re-elected in 2025. In conjunction with the reforms to the student loan indexation framework, as outlined in the May budget, approximately $20 billion of student debt will be wiped for 3… Continue reading Labor’s Education Announcement
2024 Queensland State Election
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