A Summary
Incentives for developers to build affordable rental apartments.
$500 million for energy efficiency upgrades in public housing.
Ban on children and teenagers under 16 using social media platforms.
Enhanced protections for victims of sexual violence in court.
Recording of evidence to avoid re-traumatization.
Complainants can publish self-identifying information.
Mandatory code of conduct to ensure fair treatment of farmers and suppliers.
Government retains power to overrule RBA decisions.
Split board for monetary policy and governance.
Equal consideration for inflation and employment when setting interest rates.
Framework for production incentives.
Tax credits and processing cost support.
NZYQ cohort may be returned to detention if another country accepts them.
Fairer allocation of airport slots.
Temporary block on surcharges from ATO and Services Australia.
Ban on debit card surcharges from 2026.
New regulations for BNPL schemes.
National student ombudsman established.
Targeted merger rules.
New processes to assess impact on competition.
Removal of Queen Elizabeth II references from laws.
This is a brief overview of some of the major law changes coming into effect in Australia. For more detailed information, please refer to official government sources.