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Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Amanda Rishworth and Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury Andrew Leigh released draft legislation banning non-compete clauses for workers earning below the Fair Work Act high-income threshold of $190,100. The Federal Government said such restraints can suppress wages, job mobility and productivity, citing research suggesting one in five workers is covered and affected wages could increase by up to four per cent after a ban. Consultation will also address co-worker non-solicitation clauses, no-poach and wage-fixing arrangements, cascading restraints, and safeguards for legitimate business interests. Submissions can be lodged through the Treasury consultation hub until 2 October 2026.
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Minister for Women Katy Gallagher, Minister for Health and Ageing and Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme Mark Butler and Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care and Assistant Minister for Women Rebecca White announced that more than one million women have accessed cheaper medicines through the Federal Government's Women's Health Package. Since March 2025, patients have filled more than four million subsidised prescriptions for contraceptives, menopausal hormone therapies and endometriosis treatments, generating over $150 million in savings. The medicines cost no more than $25 per PBS prescription or $7.70 for concession cardholders. Related measures include specialist clinics, Medicare menopause assessments and higher rebates for gynaecological and contraceptive care.
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Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain, Minister for Multicultural Affairs Anne Aly and Queensland Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers Ann Leahy say new national resources are available to help culturally and linguistically diverse communities prepare for severe weather events. Videos, fact sheets, posters and digital resources provide natural hazard preparedness information in 10 languages, covering bushfires, floods, cyclones, storms, heatwaves, earthquakes and tsunamis. The resources are available in Arabic, Cantonese, Dari, Korean, Mandarin, Nepali, Punjabi, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese, with Easy Read formats also provided. The project was funded through the Disaster Risk Reduction Package and led by Get Ready Queensland, with resources released ahead of the higher-risk weather season.
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NSW Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson and NSW Member for Summer Hill Jo Haylen unveiled plans for about 340 homes on former WestConnex project land in Haberfield and Ashfield. Four residential buildings between three and seven storeys are proposed around Parramatta Road, Alt Street and Bland Street, with 30 per cent of dwellings allocated as social housing. The development would include landscaped communal areas, car and bicycle parking, and community or other non-residential uses. Homes NSW is seeking preliminary community feedback before lodging a State Significant Development Application. The project forms part of the State Government's $6.6 billion Building Homes for NSW program.
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Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said Queensland's Reportable Conduct Scheme had received 666 notifications since commencing on 1 July 2026. The Queensland Family and Child Commission has referred 199 matters involving alleged criminal conduct to the Queensland Police Service and opened 572 cases for monitoring. Information supplied through the scheme has also supported the suspension of 39 Blue Cards where an imminent risk to children was identified. Reported conduct included ill-treatment, physical violence and sexual misconduct. The State Government fast-tracked commencement by 12 months and invested $4 million to apply the child-safeguarding requirements across relevant organisations.
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Australian Capital Territory
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Planning Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Juries (Peremptory Challenges) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Fuel Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| City and Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2026 (No 2) |
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New South Wales
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Act 2026 |
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| Children's Guardian and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Fair Trading and Building Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Roads Legislation Amendment (NSW Motorways) Act 2026 |
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| Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) and Other Legislation Amendment (Body-worn Video and Other Matters) Act 2026 |
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Northern Territory
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Youth Justice and Criminal Code Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Consumer Affairs and Essential Goods and Services Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Attorney-General Legislation Amendment (Boards, Committees and Statutory Offices) Act 2026 |
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| Care and Protection of Children Legislation Amendment (Every Child Matters) Act 2026 |
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| Rights of the Terminally Ill Act 2026 |
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See Capital Monitor's Northern Territory Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
Queensland
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Appropriation (Parliament) Act 2026 |
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| Appropriation Act 2026 |
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| State Development and Public Works Organisation Critical Minerals and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Health Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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South Australia
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| Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) (Amendment of Indenture) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Supply Act 2026 |
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| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Birth Certificates) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Local Government (Elections) (Periodic Elections) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Return to Work (Presumptive Firefighter Injuries) Amendment Act 2026 |
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Tasmania
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2026 |
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| Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2026 |
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| First Home Owner Grant Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Public Health Amendment (Prohibited Tobacco and Other Products) Act 2026 |
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| Local Government Amendment (Targeted Reform) Act 2026 |
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See Capital Monitor's Tasmanian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
Victoria
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Electoral Amendment (Miscellaneous Matters) Act 2026 |
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| Firearms Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Fishing, Hunting and Outdoor Victoria Act 2026 |
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| Corrections Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Crimes Amendment (Recruitment of Children for Criminal Activity and Production Notices) Act 2026 |
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| Racing Legislation Amendment (Entity Governance and Other Matters) Act 2026 |
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| Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient and Midwife to Patient Ratios) Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Workplace Protection Orders Act 2026 |
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| Consumer Legislation Amendment Act 2026 |
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| Energy and Resources Legislation Amendment (VEET Strategic Review and Other Matters) Act 2026 |
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See Capital Monitor's Victorian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
Western Australia
| Act Name | Date of Assent | Act No. |
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| Appropriation (Capital 2026-27) Act 2026 |
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| Appropriation (Recurrent 2026-27) Act 2026 |
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| Electricity Industry Amendment (Capital Charges) Act 2026 |
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| Electricity Industry Amendment (Capital Charges) Act (No. 2) 2026 |
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| Working with Children (Screening) Amendment Act 2026 |
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See Capital Monitor's Western Australian Bills Monitor and Acts Assented pages for detailed coverage.
Federal
Federal Parliament will next sit from 7 - 10 September 2026.
The 2026-27 Federal Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
Additional Budget Estimates were held on 9 - 12 February 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 25 - 28 May & 2 - 5 June 2026.
Supplementary Budget Estimates are scheduled for 26 - 29 October 2026.
The last Federal Election was on 3 May 2025.
Federal Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 13 May 2025.
Australian Capital Territory
ACT Parliament will next sit from 15 - 17 September 2026.
The 2026-27 Territory Budget was handed down on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 3, 21 - 31 July, 3 August & 9 - 20 November 2026.
The last ACT Election was on 19 October 2024.
ACT Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 19 December 2025.
New South Wales
NSW Parliament will next sit from 15 - 17 September 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down in Tuesday, 23 June 2026.
Budget Estimates are scheduled for 24 - 27 February, 2 - 11 March, 18 - 31 August & 1 - 2 September 2026.
Supplementary Budget Estimates are scheduled for 26 - 30 October 2026.
The last NSW Election was on 25 March 2023.
NSW Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 5 April 2023 and most recently amended on 19 June 2026.
Northern Territory
NT Parliament will next sit from 13 - 15 October 2026.
The 2026-27 Territory Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 9 - 18 June 2026.
The last NT Election was on 24 August 2024.
NT Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 1 June 2026.
Queensland
Queensland Parliament will next sit from 15 - 17 September 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 23 June 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 20 - 24 & 28 - 31 July 2026.
The last Queensland Election was on 26 October 2024.
Queensland Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 2 July 2026.
South Australia
SA Parliament will next sit from 1 - 3 September 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down on Thursday, 4 June 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 18 - 24 June 2026.
The last SA election was held on 21 March 2026.
SA Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 9 July 2026.
Tasmania
The Tasmanian Parliament will next sit from 1 - 3 September 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down on Thursday, 21 May 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 1 - 4 June 2026.
The last Tasmanian Election was held on 19 July 2025.
Tasmanian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 13 August 2026.
Victoria
The Victorian Parliament will next sit from 8 - 10 September 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 15 - 25 May 2026.
The last Victorian election was held on 26 November 2022.
Victorian Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 07 August 2026.
Western Australia
The WA Parliament will next sit from 8 - 10 September 2026.
The 2026-27 State Budget was handed down on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
Budget Estimates were held on 19 - 21 May 2026.
The last WA election was held on 8 March 2025.
WA Administrative Arrangements Orders were most recently made on 13 July 2026.
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