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House of Representatives Economics Committee to hear from CEOs of Australia’s four major banks

Nov 14, 2025 141

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics has commenced a review of Australia’s four major banks with public hearings to be held in Canberra next week with the CEOs of ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, National Australia Bank and Westpac.

Committee Chair, Ed Husic MP, said, "These hearings play an important part in opening up to public view the way the major banks operate in…

Audit Committee to scrutinise the Commonwealth Financial Statements

Nov 11, 2025 221

THE Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) has commenced an inquiry into the 2023-24 Commonwealth Financial Statements, which are audited each year by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO).

This audit provides the Parliament with an independent examination of the Commonwealth’s accounts and possible financial statement risks.

Committee Chair Josh Burns MP, said,…

New inquiry into Australia’s local government funding

Nov 10, 2025 432

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport has launched a new inquiry into the funding and financial sustainability of local governments in Australia.

Committee Chair, Fiona Phillips, said, "The committee wants to gain a deeper understanding of the financial relationship between local government and other levels of government in…

Treaties Committee recommends ratification of three Air Services Agreements

Nov 10, 2025 416
 
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Tyre industry inquiry gets rolling

Nov 07, 2025 564

THE Australian tyre industry, and its challenges and opportunities in the circular economy, will be the focus of a new inquiry by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science.

Australia generates more than 67 million end-of-life tyres each year, with many ending up in landfill, stockpiles, or exported without adequate oversight.

Improving innovation in the…

New inquiry into gender equality as a national security and economic security imperative

Nov 06, 2025 556

THE Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT) has adopted a new inquiry into gender equality as a national security and economic security imperative.

Chair of the JSCFADT, Shayne Neumann MP, said, “Gender equality is important on so many fronts. We’ve talked about how important it is for productivity, but this inquiry is a great opportunity to have a broader…

Electoral Matters calls for community input at November hearings in Dapto and Parramatta

Nov 06, 2025 559

THE Electoral Matters Committee is inviting community input on the recent Federal Election at its upcoming hearings.

Committee Chair, Jerome Laxale MP said, "I’m excited to be bringing these hearings home to New South Wales. The committee has already learned a lot from some of the eye-opening submissions coming out of the State.

"We really want to keep hearing from community members about their…

New inquiry on the role of Australia's international development program in preventing conflict

Nov 06, 2025 566

THE Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT), through the Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee, has commenced an inquiry into the role of Australia's international development program in preventing conflict.

The inquiry was referred by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong with the below terms of reference.

Chair of the JSCFADT, Shayne…

Audit Committee hearing into Defence Major Projects Report

Nov 06, 2025 554

THE Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will be holding a hearing on Friday for its inquiry into the 2023–24 Defence Major Projects Report.

Date:               Friday, 7 November 2025

Time:              9am – 11am (AEDT)

Venue:            Committee Room 2S3, Parliament House

Witnesses:     Department of Defence; Australian National Audit Office  

The hearing will be broadcast…