24 July 2023 The week beginning 17th of July 2023 in Victorian politics has been significant in delivering substantial reforms to reduce gambling harm caused by electronic gaming machines, or ‘pokies’. The Government also made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games with excessive revised costs associated with hosting the Games being the… Continue reading The week that was in Victorian politics
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2023-24 Australian Capital Territory Budget
On June 27, 2023, Chief Minister Andrew Barr presented his 13th Budget Statement as the Treasurer for the Australian Capital Territory. During his budget announcement, the Chief Minister emphasised that the budget prioritised health, housing, and addressing cost-of-living challenges while working towards the ACT’s goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. The ACT… Continue reading 2023-24 Australian Capital Territory Budget
Net Zero Economy Agency
On 14 June 2023, the Albanese Labor Government announced the Chair and Advisory Board of the Net Zero Economy Agency. The Agency, to commence on 1 July 2023, sits within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) and will be tasked with the design and establishment of the legislated Net Zero Authority. The… Continue reading Net Zero Economy Agency
WA Premier & Cabinet
On 29th May 2023, Western Australia’s Premier, Mark McGowan resigned from his position. Following a meeting of the WA Labor Caucus on June 6th, 2023 Roger Cook was endorsed as the 31st Premier of Western Australia. Today, on the 7th June, Premier Roger Cook announced his new Ministry. The Premier will also serve as/continue to… Continue reading WA Premier & Cabinet
ALP Draft National Platform
The Australian Labor Party (ALP) will hold its 47th National Conference from 17th – 19th August 2023 at the Brisbane Convention Center. The ALP’s National Conference is the largest and most democratic policy and rules-making forum of any significant political party in Australia. It meets every three years and consists of approximately 400 delegates that… Continue reading ALP Draft National Platform