THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works (the committee) will conduct a public hearing on December 1 to review the Attorney-General Department’s proposed fit-out of new leased premises at 3-5 National Circuit, Barton.

The proposed works to consolidate the department’s Canberra footprint from three buildings into one aims to achieve substantial Commonwealth savings, and establish an…

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Workplace Relations, Skills and Training has launched an inquiry into the operation and adequacy of the National Employment Standards (NES) under the Fair Work Act, and is seeking written submissions to guide the inquiry’s findings.

The inquiry – a commitment arising from the 2022 Jobs and Skills Summit – will consider whether the…

THE Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has tabled a report recommending the ratification of the major treaty action Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005).

The committee found the amendments to the treaty are aimed at strengthening global preparedness for future pandemics. The amendments will allow the World Health Organization to respond to future pandemics more…

THE Parliament Standing Committee on Petitions has today launched an Inquiry into the standing orders relating to petitions.

The committee will inquire into and report on the work of the Standing Committee on Petitions in the 48th Parliament, including:

• The suitability of the current provisions of the standing orders governing the form, submission, and consideration of petitions and…

QUEENSLAND Resources Council (QRC) chief executive officer Janette Hewson will release a key report revealing the resources sector’s economic contribution to Queensland at a major annual industry event in Brisbane tomorrow. 

The 2024-25 financial year report outlines the industry's contribution to the economy, jobs and to local businesses and community organisations across the state. 

QRC will…

THIS EVENING (November 25), the Defence Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will hear from Dr John Coyne and Ms Raelene Lockhorst on behalf of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, and Mr David Goodrich OAM on behalf of Anduril as part of its inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2023–24.

The subcommittee will discuss uncrewed…

THE winners of the My First Speech competition will be visiting Canberra next week to have their say.

THE Electoral Matters Committee is inviting community input on the 2025 Federal Election at its upcoming hearings.

Committee Chair, Jerome Laxale MP said, "We have already learnt so much from the candid submissions and statements we have received. As the committee makes its final trip of the year to Queensland, our focus remains clear: we want to hear from community members about their…

THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works (the committee) will consider the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO) proposed part-life refit of the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) under the Public Works Act 1969.

The proposed works were referred for inquiry and report on September 2, 2025. The committee will conduct a site inspection…