February 1 - The first Ghan passenger train across Australia from Adelaide to Darwin sets off on its three-day journey.
February 6 - The Music Industry Piracy Investigations organization uses an Anton Piller order to raid offices of P2P companies Sharman Networks and Brilliant Digital Entertainment , the homes of their key executives, as well as several ISPs and universities.
April 14 - The Family Court allows a thirteen year old child, born female, to start preliminary hormone treatment: the child identifies as being male and has been suffering from gender identity disorder.
October 12 - Simon Crean resigns from the position of Shadow Treasurer, requesting a lesser portfolio, and John Faulkner resigns as Leader of the Opposition in the Senate in the aftermath of the Australian Labor Party's election loss.
October 12 - Numerous Australians visit Kuta , Bali, to commemorate the second anniversary of the Bali bombing, with services being held across the nation.
October 14 - Annette Ellis stands down as Shadow Minister for Ageing, Seniors and Disabilities.
October 14 - The successful tenderer for Melbourne's Mitcham-Frankston Freeway is announced, with tolls due to be set at $4.43 for a one way trip.
