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On Wednesday 18 June 2025, Treasurer the Hon. Jim Chalmers MP addressed the National Press Club, outlining the Albanese Labor Government’s approach to economic reform and its three key priorities for their second term in government.  In the face of continued global volatility, the Treasurer emphasised the need to boost productivity, strengthen the budget, and… Continue reading Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ Address to the National Press Club 

The current composition of the Australian Parliament as of 05/06/2025. House of Representatives There are 150 seats in the lower house (House of Representatives) and a party requires 76 seats to govern in its own right. The representation of parties in the Parliament is as follows: The Speaker The Australian Labor Party has re-elected the… Continue reading The current composition of the 48th Parliament of Australia

The 2025 Federal election was held on the 3rd of May. The Australian Labor Party under Prime Minister the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP secured re-election with an increased majority. Hawker Britton’s interim paper on the 2025 Australian Federal Election can be found here. Prime Minister Albanese announced the final portfolio allocations on Monday 12 May… Continue reading Albanese Second Term Ministry   

The 2025 Australian Federal Election was held on 3 May. The Australian Labor Party, under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, secured re-election with an increased majority. The Liberal National Party Opposition led by Peter Dutton MP has lost a significant number of seats, including the Opposition Leader’s seat of Dickson. Mr. Albanese is the first Prime… Continue reading 2025 Australian Federal Election: Final Election Outcome

On Tuesday 03 April 2025, the US President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on Australian goods. The tariff is a ‘baseline minimum’ with many other countries having higher tariffs imposed on them. In response, the Australian Prime Minister announced a series of measures his government will take to promote Australian trade and protect Australian… Continue reading US Trade Tariffs