THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport will begin its interstate hearings in Melbourne and Sydney next week as part of its inquiry into local government funding.

The committee wants to better understand the funding challenges faced by local government and its workers who provide infrastructure and deliver services to residents of two…

THE Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will be holding hearings today (April 23), for its inquiries into the administration of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and the 2023–24 and 2024–25 Defence Major Projects Reports.

Committee Chair Josh Burns MP said, "The JCPAA has an important function to scrutinise the administration of major areas of government…

BELL BAY JOINT UNIONS have called today’s State and Federal Government commitment, providing up to $3 million to secure wages for Liberty Bell Bay's workforce, a reprieve for workers that were on the precipice of losing their income on Friday.

The package, announced…

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science will hold site visits and public hearings in Perth and Melbourne over the next fortnight as part of its inquiry into the current state of the Australian tyre industry, and any challenges and opportunities for the industry within the context of a circular economy.

Committee Chair, Rob Mitchell MP, said, "The…

THE Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters will be holding hearings in Adelaide on May 4 and 5 as part of its inquiry into the 2025 Federal Election.

Committee Chair, Jerome Laxale MP said, "People across Australia have told the committee about their experiences of aggressive and confrontational behaviour at polling booths. Hearing about these experiences contributes to the committee’s…

THE Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) has commenced three new inquiries. These inquiries will consider the management of client privacy by public sector entities, the administration of the age pension, and Defence procurement.

Chair of the Committee, Josh Burns MP, said, "These inquiries address important areas identified by the committee for further examination, including…

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education will hold two public hearings as a part of its inquiry into building Asia capability in Australia through the education system and beyond.

On Monday, April 13,  the committee will hear from community language organisations, language educators, and foreign policy experts to better understand how language and cultural learning builds…

THE Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme will hold a public hearing in Canberra today (April 8) for its inquiry into the continuing operation of the scheme.

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

"The committee has received a substantial number of submissions in support…

THE Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has commenced a review of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) reform package, consisting of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Bill 2026 and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (National Policing Information Charges) Bill 2026.

The bills, which were introduced into the Parliament on…