Senate
A motion to support the national apology for forced adoptions was moved in the Senate on 21 March. The full text of the apology is available in the Senate Journals. The report of the Community Affairs Committee into forced adoption policies and practices, and the government response to that report, are both available from the Committee's website.
The Senate last sat on 21 March, and will next meet on 14 May 2013.
25th anniversary of Parliament House
The 25th anniversary of Parliament House will occur in 2013. Visit the website for details of activities and events.
Occasional Lectures
The next lecture will be held on 24 May 2013 and will be presented by Jack Waterford, Editor-at-large, The Canberra Times.
Admission is free and no bookings are required.