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first time the ABS has provided estimates on illegal tobacco consumption, after it began developing methods to assess how the economic impact of the trade “would be conceptually treated” in Australia’s national accounts
new first minister. If that is not straight forward it could potentially delay ap Iorwerth becoming first minister. Ap Iorwerth will then have the job of picking who from his team will
New South Wales announced plans this week to invest $100 million in EV chargers. A fire at the crucially important [Geelong Oil Refinery](/news/2026/4/16/fire-breaks-out-at-crucial-australian-refinery-raising-fuel-supply-fears) in Victoria this week has reminded policymakers that Australia’s domestic
new protections to tenants. “We had to fight for this,” he said. “This is not a dry piece of legislation that just sits on the statute books … it makes a real impact for renters
ministers new powers to fully nationalise British Steel, subject to a public interest test - A **European Partnership Bill** contains controversial new powers to fast-track legislation to deliver a series of new agreements planned with
Wales will run on fully [renewable energy](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/14/minns-promises-more-fast-chargers-and-electric-trucks-in-revamped-ev-policy) from next year under a new $1.9bn deal, the state government says. The Minns government on Friday announced it had signed a contract with
minister said, adding that “the hope of technology” could make a difference. Official figures last year revealed annual shoplifting offences in England and Wales had [passed half a million for the first time](https://www.theguardian.com
Wales committed their first crime as a child, while two-thirds of those released from custody reoffend within a year. Meanwhile, the government plans to strengthen and expand Parenting Orders, which can compel parents
New South Wales and Queensland’s south-east. Small business standing offer time-of-use prices are set to fall by up to 20.9%. The Australian Energy Regulator sets the default market offer
New South Wales (NSW) police procedures used for Jewish high holy days should be extended to other "high risk Jewish festivals and events, especially those with a public facing element". Other recommendations included a review
Wales, the party lost power for the first time, plummeting to just nine Senedd seats behind [Plaid Cymru](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/08/plaid-cymru-biggest-party-wales-senedd-labour-reform) and Reform, while also [losing ground in the Scottish parliament](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/08/john-swinney-declares-victory-for-snp-in-holyrood-elections).  is set to form a minority government. “For those of us who’ve only known [Labour
first minister Mark Drakeford earlier in the campaign. Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth said Reform stood in "diametric opposition to all the values that I stand for". Eluned Morgan said she did not think
New South Wales](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/new-south-wales), where a sharp rise in ebike theft has helped drive stealing rates higher. The Victorian Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) on Thursday released data for the 12 months to March
minister, the last four of which have seen him helm a far-right coalition. Under the incumbent government, settlement building in the illegally occupied West Bank has accelerated, while many [international humanitarian NGOs have been
Wales. There has been a spate of attacks on children by dogs from certain dangerous breeds, including one on a 10-year-old girl who died last year after being attacked by the family
New South Wales government paused [aerial culling](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/aug/21/court-approves-shooting-brumbies-from-helicopters-after-challenge-by-snowy-mountains-group) in 2025. Conservation advocates say the rebound in numbers demands an urgent rethink of retention zones that allow thousands of horses to remain
Wales, [Scotland](https://www.theguardian.com/uk/scotland) and many parts of England, there would be no consideration of such a course. “To all the Labour members and volunteers who have supported local campaigns across the country: thank
first. Labour is on track for its worst-ever local election performance Vote share for Labour (%) in elections for English councils\*, Welsh Senedd elections and Scottish parliament elections. 2026 values taken from current polling Labour
Wales after winning the Senedd elections for the first time on Thursday. He said he “looked forward to making sure our respective countries’ voices are heard loud and clear in the UK”. O’Neill