This Bills Digest has been prepared in relation to the Exposure Draft of the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026. The Bill aims to combat antisemitism, hate and extremism and strengthen gun laws in Australia. The paper outlines the purpose of the Bill, its background, policy positions, stakeholder comments, and key issues and provisions.

This review assesses the organisational capability of the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet (PM&C) to meet the challenges of the next four years. The review finds PM&C demonstrates strong foundations. However, the review identified four priority areas for improvement that are critical to PM&C’s success.

This study examines how assessment policies and practices around time are creating barriers for university students from equity groups. Four key recommendations and examples of high‑equity practices are provided to help universities shift away from individualised notions of “time management,” streamline adjustment processes and adopt more inclusive assessment designs that address systemic time inequities.

This essay critically examines the intersection of Adverse Childhood Experiences with Social Determinants of Health relating to Early Childhood Development and social inclusion for children. It explores the role of social workers in co-creating Protective and Compensatory Experiences through their practice to support children’s lifelong positive health outcomes.

This analysis reviews Australian Government project approvals in 2025 and notes a substantial rise in bushland cleared for development. The Government approved more than twice the amount of threatened‑species habitat removed in 2024. It outlines key findings and highlights the need for the government to implement the new nature laws and put 'words into action'.