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New trust tax would add growing pressure on small businesses says HIA

Oct 27, 2026 100

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…

Public Works Committee presents Report 6/2026

Oct 27, 2026 124

TODAY, Tony Zappia MP, Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, presented the Public Works Committee’s sixth report of 2026 to the House of Representatives.

Report 6/2026 – Referrals made in May, June, and August 2026 considers five proposed major works:

  • Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation—Campus Utilities Building Project, Lucas Heights;
  • Department…

PJCIS supports Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission reforms

Oct 21, 2026 171

THE Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has today presented to the Parliament an advisory report for its Review of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) reform package 2026.

The reform package consists of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Bill 2026 and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (National Policing Information…

Senate inquiry must put the trust tax modelling on the table says Family Business Association

Oct 20, 2026 255

THE Family Business Association (FBA) has welcomed the Senate inquiry into the proposed minimum tax on discretionary trusts and is calling on the Senate Economics Legislation Committee to publish the economic modelling and regulatory impact statement, and to consult family businesses of all sizes.

The Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026 and its companion rates bill were referred…

Intelligence and Security Committee begins hearings on radicalisation in Australia

Oct 19, 2026 266

THE Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) will hold its first public hearing for its inquiry into the nature and drivers of radicalisation in Australia on Wednesday, October 21.

The eSafety Commissioner, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Department of Home Affairs will speak at the hearing and…

Defence Committee to hear from defence industry and government stakeholders in Adelaide and Perth

Oct 19, 2026 287

THE Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence will hold site visits and public hearings in Adelaide and Perth this week as part of its inquiry into the annual report of the Department of Defence 2024–25.

Chair of the Committee, Senator Deborah O’Neill said, "Uplifting Australia’s defence industry is crucial to building a more secure Australia. The committee is looking forward to speaking with…

Report published — strengthening Australia’s trade and investment relations with the countries of…

Oct 19, 2026 285

THE Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade has today presented and published its report for the inquiry into strengthening and expanding Australia’s trade and investment relations with the countries of Africa.

Chair of the Trade Subcommittee, Fiona Phillips MP, said, "The report highlights the substantial opportunities for Australia to deepen and expand its long-standing…

Critical minerals inquiry in Melbourne and Horsham

Oct 16, 2026 372

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Primary Industries will hold public hearings in Melbourne and Horsham as part of its inquiry into factors shaping social licence and economic development outcomes for critical minerals projects across Australia.

On Monday, October 19, in Melbourne, the committee will hear from a range of stakeholders, including mining and mineral processing…

The road ahead for end-of-life tyres

Oct 15, 2026 368

THE House Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science has today tabled its report, When the rubber hits the road: inquiry into the Australian tyre industry, recommending steps to build a stronger circular economy for tyres.

The committee’s report finds that while tyres are essential to Australia’s economy and transport networks, significant challenges remain in the management of…