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The Victorian Government is moving to reinforce its commitment to local manufacturing, jobs, and businesses through new legislation aimed at ensuring taxpayer-funded projects deliver benefits within the state. 

The Australian Government’s Future Made in Australia legislation has passed Parliament, setting the stage for Australia’s involvement in the global transition to net zero emissions.

The Australian Government has officially launched the second review of the Dairy Code of Conduct, inviting stakeholders from across the dairy sector to provide feedback on its effectiveness and areas for improvement.

The New South Wales (NSW) Government is set to introduce legislation that will ban suppliers found guilty of serious misconduct from securing state contracts. 

Starting 1 September, new legislation in Australia will enhance safety measures for workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust across various industries, as reported by the Australian Workers’ Union.

Australia has taken a significant step toward establishing the Net Zero Economy Authority, with the Senate passing legislation today aimed at helping workers and communities, especially in traditional energy sectors, capitalise on the nation's transition to a net zero economy.

The Climate Council has welcomed the introduction of Queensland's Clean Economy Jobs Bill 2024, which lays out ambitious strategies to accelerate the shift towards renewable energy sources and simultaneously reduce pollution levels.

The United States Congress has passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive legislation that not only addresses critical aspects of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program but also establishes key exemptions for both Australia and the United Kingdom from US defence export control licensing.

The New South Wales (NSW) government has introduced the Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Bill 2023, aiming to enshrine legal emissions reduction objectives and establish an independent Net Zero Commission.

South Australia has taken a step towards consolidating its leadership in renewable energy and hydrogen sectors with the introduction of the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Bill.