THE Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs will hold public hearings in Hobart (Wednesday, August 5) and Melbourne (Thursday August 6 and Friday August 7) for its inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Committee Chair, Mutthi Mutthi and Wamba Wamba woman Senator Jana Stewart, said, “The upcoming hearings…

THE Productivity Commission, Creative Australia and other arts organisations will give evidence at a public hearing on Tuesday to discuss boosting arts and cultural philanthropy.

Chair of the House Standing Committee on Communications, the Arts and Sport, Susan Templeman MP, said the inquiry had uncovered significant opportunities to strengthen private investment in the arts:

"The evidence…

THE Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters will be conducting a public hearing in Hobart as part of its ongoing inquiry into the 2025 Federal Election.

Chair of the Committee, Jerome Laxale, said, "Over the course of this inquiry, the committee has heard from communities about their experiences at the 2025 Federal Election. At these upcoming hearings, we want to continue hearing…

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 3, as part of its inquiry into solar panel reuse and recycling.

The inquiry was referred on January 19 this year by the Minister for the Environment and Water, Senator Murray Watt.

TODAY's Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed Australia’s inflation rate eased to 3.8%, the lowest in four months -- but housing cost pressure remains a major issue according to Master Builders Australia.

Master Builders Australia chief cconomist, Shane Garrett said the result comes after Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock signalled that further interest rate increases could be…

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Workplace Relations, Skills and Training will hold a public hearing in Canberra on Thursday, July 30, as part of its inquiry into the operation and adequacy of the National Employment Standards (NES).

The inquiry was referred to the Committee on November 27 last year by the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Amanda…

THE Housing Industry Association (HIA) said new independent Australian research has provided further evidence that relatively simple planning reforms can deliver meaningful increases in housing supply.

"New Australian research has reinforced concerns that minimum lot size requirements, many of which were introduced to address planning challenges from a very different era, continue to hold back…

THE Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the release of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) review of the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) and Treasury’s acceptance of all five recommendations -- aimed at strengthening the program’s governance, performance measurement and public reporting.

HIA managing director, Jocelyn Martin, said the audit provided a constructive…

INTERESTED in learning more about the work of the House of Representatives? A half-day seminar on July 29 aims to deepen understanding of the Australian legislative process and build knowledge about members, committees and othjer aspects of Paliament.