THIS WEEK, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works (the committee) will visit Norfolk Island, to conduct a site inspection and public hearing for its inquiry into the Multi-purpose Service Facility—Stage 1 Residential Aged Care Replacement project being proposed by…
Non-residential building approvals also rebounded, rising 45.9% in…
THE Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) has condemned new and unexpected Federal Government regulations that force people seeking asylum to pay $1,863.50 upfront to challenge a protection visa refusal, warning "the changes will create yet another barrier to safety for some of the most marginalised people in Australia".
The changes, which came into effect on November 1, require people seeking an…
THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education will hold public hearings for its inquiry into the factors driving educational attainment on November 2 and 10.
The hearings will explore how educational attainment is defined, measured and influenced by children's early experiences and development. Leading experts in education and child development, education research and policy, and…
THE Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence has commenced a review of the Defence Legislation Amendment (Accelerating Capability and Protecting Bases) Bill 2026.
Committee Chair, Senator Deborah O’Neill, said, "In recent decades, defence capability development has become increasingly complex, involving advanced technologies and collaboration across a range of sectors and jurisdictions.
"This…
THE House Select Committee on Cyber Security for Small to Medium Sized Businesses and Organisationswill hold its final public hearings for the inquiry into cyber security for small to medium sized businesses and organisations on Monday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 4.
“As we come to the end of the public hearing program, a clear message has emerged from witnesses: cyber security support…
THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water will hold a public hearing in Canberra with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on Wednesday, October 28, as part of its inquiry into solar panel reuse and recycling.
During 2026 the committee has held public hearings with stakeholders and specialists in photovoltaic…
THE Housing Industry Association (HIA) is warning that small businesses across Australia are facing mounting pressure from the combined impact of rising costs, economic uncertainty and an increasing number of regulatory and tax changes.
The proposed minimum 30% tax on discretionary trusts risks becoming the latest addition to a growing list of changes that are increasing costs and complexity for…
TODAY, Tony Zappia MP, Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, presented the Public Works Committee’s sixth report of 2026 to the House of Representatives.
Report 6/2026 – Referrals made in May, June, and August 2026 considers five proposed major works:
THE Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has today presented to the Parliament an advisory report for its Review of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) reform package 2026.
The reform package consists of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Bill 2026 and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (National Policing Information…
THE Family Business Association (FBA) has welcomed the Senate inquiry into the proposed minimum tax on discretionary trusts and is calling on the Senate Economics Legislation Committee to publish the economic modelling and regulatory impact statement, and to consult family businesses of all sizes.
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026 and its companion rates bill were referred…
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