Table of Contents IntroductionWhy Queensland?Economic ImpactInfrastructure CommitmentsGovernanceSocial ObjectivesNext Steps Introduction In a milestone moment for the city of Brisbane and the State of Queensland, in February 2021, the International Olympic Committee announced that Brisbane had won the bid to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Games are scheduled to take place between 23rd… Continue reading 2032 SEQ Olympic Games – May 2023 Update
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An RBA Fit for the Future
In July 2022, Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced an independent review of the Reserve Bank of Australia. It is the first wide‑ranging review of the RBA since current monetary policy arrangements were implemented in the 1990s. The review’s scope was to examine the RBA’s performance against four measures: its objectives, policy implementation, governance processes and public… Continue reading An RBA Fit for the Future
NSW Labor Government Ministry
On Tuesday 4 April 2023, Premier Chris Minns announced his new ministry, reducing the cabinet to 22 ministers. For the first time in the state’s history, the New South Wales ministry will comprise of 50% women (excluding the Premier), with a number of portfolios held by women for the first time in history. Prue Car… Continue reading NSW Labor Government Ministry
The current composition of the Australian Parliament (as of 27/03/2024)
House of Representatives Labor Coalition Greens Katter Party Center Alliance Independents 78 55 4 1 1 12 Senate Coalition Labor Greens One Nation Jacqui Lambie Network Independents United Australia Party 31 26 11 2 2 3 1
New Zealand Cabinet Reshuffle
On Tuesday 31 January 2023, New Zealand’s new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the portfolio allocations of his first Cabinet. The reshuffle comes after the resignation of Jacinda Ardern as Labour Leader and Prime Minister, and in the lead up to the 2023 New Zealand general election on 14 October. The Cabinet has two new… Continue reading New Zealand Cabinet Reshuffle