THE Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has tabled the independent post-election review of the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO).

Commissioned by the committee following the 2025 Federal Election and conducted by Dr Martin Parkinson AC PSM, the Review examined the effectiveness and efficiency of the PBO, the appropriateness of its mandate, its resourcing and service demand levels,…

THE Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has released its report on its inquiry into Sport Integrity Australia’s (SIA) management of Australia’s National Anti-Doping Scheme. The inquiry reviewed and further examined issues raised in Auditor-General Report No. 27 of 2024-25.

Chair of the Committee, Josh Burns MP, said, "SIA plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of Australian…

THE Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme will hold a public hearing in Canberra on Friday, March 13, for its inquiry into the continuing operation of the Scheme.

Committee Chair, Jodie Belyea MP, said the committee is grateful for the contributions made in support of the inquiry to date.

"The National Redress Scheme plays a central role in Australia’s…

THE Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has tabled a report reviewing the listing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism under the Criminal Code.

The IRGC is a hybrid military-security organisation that operates independently from Iran’s conventional armed forces and reports directly to the Supreme Leader. It has a long…

THE Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade through its Trade Subcommittee is continuing its public hearing program for its inquiry into strengthening Australia’s trade and investment relations with Africa.

Witnesses for the subcommittee’s public hearing will include the Australian Border Force under the Department of Home Affairs portfolio, the Australian Centre for…

TODAY (Thursday March 12 2026) the Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will hear from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for its inquiry into the role of Australia's international development program in preventing conflict.

Chair of the Foreign Affairs and Aid Subcommittee, the Tim Watts MP, said, "Australia’s…

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport’s inquiry into local government funding will hear from Jobs and Skills Australia tomorrow.

The committee wants to better understand labour market conditions, workforce skills, and training needs across Australia, in the context of local government financial sustainability.

Committee Chair, 

THE Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade through its Trade Subcommittee will hold a public hearing with Austrade for its inquiry into strengthening Australia’s trade and investment relations with Africa. 

Chair of the Trade Subcommittee, Fiona Phillips MP, said, "Austrade plays a valuable role in the trade and investment environment by supporting Australian businesses…

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Primary Industries is conducting an inquiry into factors shaping social licence and economic development outcomes for critical minerals projects across Australia and is seeking written submissions to guide the inquiry’s findings.

The inquiry has already received more than 50 submissions from a range of stakeholders, but the committee is keen to…