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Intelligence and Security Committee begins hearings on radicalisation in Australia

Oct 19, 2026 167

THE Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) will hold its first public hearing for its inquiry into the nature and drivers of radicalisation in Australia on Wednesday, October 21.

The eSafety Commissioner, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Department of Home Affairs will speak at the hearing and…

Defence Committee to hear from defence industry and government stakeholders in Adelaide and Perth

Oct 19, 2026 192

THE Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence will hold site visits and public hearings in Adelaide and Perth this week as part of its inquiry into the annual report of the Department of Defence 2024–25.

Chair of the Committee, Senator Deborah O’Neill said, "Uplifting Australia’s defence industry is crucial to building a more secure Australia. The committee is looking forward to speaking with…

Report published — strengthening Australia’s trade and investment relations with the countries of…

Oct 19, 2026 185

THE Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade has today presented and published its report for the inquiry into strengthening and expanding Australia’s trade and investment relations with the countries of Africa.

Chair of the Trade Subcommittee, Fiona Phillips MP, said, "The report highlights the substantial opportunities for Australia to deepen and expand its long-standing…

Critical minerals inquiry in Melbourne and Horsham

Oct 16, 2026 278

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Primary Industries will hold public hearings in Melbourne and Horsham as part of its inquiry into factors shaping social licence and economic development outcomes for critical minerals projects across Australia.

On Monday, October 19, in Melbourne, the committee will hear from a range of stakeholders, including mining and mineral processing…

The road ahead for end-of-life tyres

Oct 15, 2026 278

THE House Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science has today tabled its report, When the rubber hits the road: inquiry into the Australian tyre industry, recommending steps to build a stronger circular economy for tyres.

The committee’s report finds that while tyres are essential to Australia’s economy and transport networks, significant challenges remain in the management of…

PJCIS tables two new reports

Oct 15, 2026 283

THE Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has tabled two new reports.

The advisory report on the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 examines proposed changes to the high risk terrorist offender post-sentence order framework and control order regime. It recommends the passage of the bill, and other broader changes.

Chair of the PJCIS, Senator Raff…

Treaties Committee recommends ratification of agreements on Fiji cooperation, space and customs

Oct 15, 2026 290

THE Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has recommended Australia ratify four significant international agreements that will strengthen cooperation with Fiji, expand opportunities for Australia's space sector and enhance customs cooperation with Canada.

Committee Chair, Lisa Chesters MP, said, "These agreements will strengthen Australia's international partnerships and deliver practical…

Critical minerals and regional Australia

Oct 15, 2026 292

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Primary Industries will hold a public hearing in Canberra as part of its inquiry into factors shaping social licence and economic development outcomes for critical minerals projects across Australia.

On Friday, October 16 the committee will hear from environmental scientist Dr Dora Pearce, the Victorian-based Alliance for Responsible Mining…

Audit Committee tables report into 2023-24 and 2024-25 Major Projects Reports

Oct 14, 2026 405

TODAY, for the final time, the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has tabled a report of its annual inquiry into the Defence Major Projects Report.

The Major Projects Report has served as a landmark of Defence accountability for 18years. What commenced as a response to poor visibility on the progress of major projects evolved over the years into a technical document that has provided…