On Tuesday 2 December 2025, the Victorian Government released their response to the Independent Review of the Victorian Public Service (VPS). The Review was commissioned in early 2025 by Victorian Treasurer Jaclyn Symes, shortly after she took on the role following the retirement of long-term Treasurer Tim Pallas. The Review aims to reduce waste and… Continue reading Victorian Government Response to the Independent Review of the Victorian Public Service
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers Press Conference on the Outcomes of the Economic Reform Roundtable
Last week, Treasurer Hon Jim Chalmers MP addressed the media after the Government’s highly anticipated Economic Reform Roundtable. The Roundtable covered three main areas of the Australian economy believed to need reform, resilience, productivity and budget sustainability and tax reform. Chalmers outlined ten areas of consensus, where those invited to the Roundtable agreed on areas… Continue reading Treasurer Jim Chalmers Press Conference on the Outcomes of the Economic Reform Roundtable
Albanese Government’s Productivity Agenda: Economic Reform Roundtable
12 August 2025 Following the Albanese Labor Government’s victory at the May 2025 federal election, Treasurer the Hon. Jim Chalmers MP addressed the National Press Club on 19 June outlining the 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… Continue reading Albanese Government’s Productivity Agenda: Economic Reform Roundtable
2025-26 Victorian Budget
20 May 2025 On Tuesday 20 May 2025, Treasurer the Hon. Jaclyn Symes MLC delivered the 2025-26 Victorian Budget. This Budget is the second delivered by the Allan Government, and the eleventh consecutive budget of the Victorian Labor Government. Symes became the first woman to serve as Treasurer of Victoria when she was appointed to… Continue reading 2025-26 Victorian Budget
2025 Western Australia State Election
At the election on 8th of March 2025, Western Australia saw a re-election of Labor to government. The Labor party required 30 seats to secure a majority victory. With the count now complete, the Labor party secured 46 seats, forming a majority government. Labor party Leader Roger Cook remains the Premier of WA. The full cabinet… Continue reading 2025 Western Australia State Election