THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications, the Arts and Sport is inquiring into the sustainability and accessibility of postal services across Australia.
Committee Chair, Susan Templeman MP, said postal services are essential to communities, businesses…
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STEP Australia, the professional body representing specialists in trusts, estate planning and succession, is calling on the Australian Government not to introduce trust tax changes unless practical flaws are resolved.
Representatives from STEP will present evidence, concerns and workable solutions as part of the Senate Economics Legislation Committee inquiry today (November 5). The public…
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 the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sports and the Arts (the…
Non-residential building approvals also rebounded, rising 45.9% in September after a sharp reduction during August.
Master Builders Australia chief economist Shane Garrett said the…
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…
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