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Boosting cyber security in Australia’s small businesses: cross-sector perspectives

Oct 28, 2026 84

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…

Committee to discuss progressing a national solar panel circular economy

Oct 27, 2026 148

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…

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

Oct 27, 2026 150

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 203

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 405

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 493

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 499

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 518

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 517

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…