On Thursday 7 May 2026, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, alongside Resources Minister Madeline King and Industry Minister Tim Ayres announced the details of the proposed East Coast Gas Reservation scheme. This follows almost six months of consultation with industry groups and the gas sector. The reservation scheme will require gas exporters to reserve the equivalent of 20% of their total gas exports, with a requirement to sell that gas to the domestic market… Continue reading East Coast Gas Reservation Scheme
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Review of Australia’s mutual recognition schemes for workers
On 5 May 2026, the Federal Government opened consultation on the interim findings of the review into Australia’s Mutual Recognition Schemes for workers. This follows the announcement made by the Assistant Minister for Productivity Andrew Leigh, alongside Ministers Giles and Rishworth in February 2026, and an initial round of consultation supported by a Call for Submissions paper, in March and April. … Continue reading Review of Australia’s mutual recognition schemes for workers
2026-27 Victorian Budget
On Tuesday 5 May 2026, Treasurer the Hon. Jaclyn Symes MLC delivered the 2026-27 Victorian Budget. This Budget is the third delivered by the Allan Government, and the twelfth consecutive budget of the Victorian Labor Government. The 2026-27 Victorian Budget continues the fiscal position established in last year’s Budget, which marked the first return to surplus since… Continue reading 2026-27 Victorian Budget
Victorian Cabinet Reshuffle
On April 15, 2026, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced a cabinet reshuffle, prompted by the resignations of three ministers. Two days earlier, Ministers Danny Pearson, Mary-Anne Thomas, and Gayle Tierney announced their departure from their positions and confirmed they would not seek re-election in the upcoming November state election. Former Minister Natalie Hutchins announced her resignation at the end of 2025. The refreshed cabinet announced today sees four new… Continue reading Victorian Cabinet Reshuffle
South Australian Election Result and Ministerial Reshuffle
The 2026 South Australian election, held on the 21 March, saw a decisive victory for the incumbent Labor Party. Premier Peter Malinauskas has secured re-election for a second term, with the party increasing its majority. Hawker Britton’s paper on the South Australian Election can be found here. South Australian Election Result The Malinauskas Government was returned with an increased majority, taking their total seat count in the lower house from 27 to 33. This increased majority comes despite a 2.3%… Continue reading South Australian Election Result and Ministerial Reshuffle