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What changed NSW industrial land reforms are now on public exhibition, and feedback is open until 5pm on Thursday, 26 November 2026. Announced on 29 October, the changes aim to modernise planning controls and streamline approval pathways. The goal is
WA waterwise rebates are now within reach of more regional communities than ever before. On 19 October 2026, the Western Australian Government announced that a record 115 localities have been selected for this year’s Waterwise Towns Program, run by Water
NSW strata law changes took effect on 23 October 2026, the latest stage of a wider package of reforms. This round aims to make owners corporations, developers and strata managers more accountable, and it gives owners who have fallen behind
Queensland’s new bail rules for serious offenders take effect 30 November Queensland’s new bail rules for serious offenders come into force on 30 November 2026 late on 29 October 2026. It builds on the first three tranches of the Government’s
The Queensland strangulation Bill, introduced by the state’s Labor Opposition, would overhaul the law on strangulation and similar conduct. It would extend the law beyond domestic relationships to other coercive relationships for the first time. The Criminal Code (Non-fatal Strangulation)
Missing middle housing is now easier to build across Canberra. New Territory Plan changes came into effect on 1 July 2026, opening up established suburbs to types of housing that were previously much harder to build. What the missing middle
What changed Queensland photo ID card replacement. Card holders can now apply for a replacement card in three situations: the information on the card is wrong; they know or reasonably suspect the card has been damaged, lost or stolen; or
Queensland bail and youth justice bill receives final parliamentary reading The Queensland Parliament passed the government’s overhaul of the state’s bail and youth justice laws on 29 October 2026, when the Breach Bail, Go to Jail and Other Legislation Amendment
What changed The WA public holidays 2028 changes passed through State Parliament in October 2026, adding Easter Saturday and Show Day to Western Australia’s list of public holidays. As part of the same package, the dates of Labour Day, the
SEC school power savings are starting to add up. The State Electricity Commission (SEC) has found an estimated $440,000 a year in electricity savings across 21 Victorian public schools by reviewing their network charges and moving them onto better-suited tariffs.
