Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit

• Cybersecurity Compliance - Inquiry into Auditor-General's report 42 (2016-17)

Terms of Reference

• Commonwealth Financial Statements - Inquiry based on Auditor-General's report 33 (2016-17)

Terms of Reference

• Commonwealth Grants Administration - Inquiry based on Auditor-General's reports 25 (2015-16), 4 (2016-17), 12 (2016-17) and 35 (2016-17)

Terms of Reference

• Inquiry into the 2015-16 Defence Major Projects Report

Terms of Reference

• Inquiry into Defence Sustainment Expenditure

Terms of Reference

• Commonwealth Performance Framework—Inquiry based on Auditor-General’s reports 6 (2016-17) and 31 (2015-16)

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• Commonwealth Procurement—Inquiry based on Auditor-General’s reports 1, 13 and 16 (2016-17)

Terms of Reference

Joint Committee on Publications

• Inquiry into the printing standards for documents presented to Parliament

This inquiry will review the printing standards for documents presented to Parliament and their place in an increasingly online environment.

Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters

• Inquiry into and report on all aspects of the conduct of the 2016 Federal Election and matters related thereto

 

Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade

• Inquiry into Human Organ Trafficking and Organ Transplant Tourism
The committee will inquire into  Human Organ Trafficking and Organ Transplant Tourism
• Inquiry into the benefits and risks of a Bipartisan Australian Defence Agreement, as a basis of planning for, and funding of, Australian Defence capability.
The Committee will inquire into the benefits and risks of a Bipartisan Australian Defence Agreement, as a basis of planning for, and funding of, Australian Defence capability. 
• Inquiry into establishing a Modern Slavery Act in Australia
The Committee will inquire into establishing a Modern Slavery Act in Australia


• Inquiry into Australia’s trade and investment relationship with the United Kingdom

The Committee will inquire into Australia’s trade and investment relationship with the United Kingdom

• Inquiry into the status of the human right to freedom of religion or belief

The Committee will inquire into the status of the human right to freedom of religion or belief.

 

• Review of the Defence Annual Report 2015-16

The Defence Sub-Committee will review the Department of Defence Annual Report 2015-16.

 

Joint Standing Committee on Migration

• Inquiry into Migrant Settlement Outcomes
The Committee will inquire into and report on migrant settlement outcomes.

Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia

• Inquiry into Opportunities and Methods for Stimulating the Tourism Industry in Northern Australia

The Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia will inquire into and report on opportunities and methods for, and impediments and challenges to stimulating the tourism industry in Northern Australia.

Joint Standing Committee on the National Broadband Network

• National Broadband Network

On 14 September 2016, pursuant to the agreement of the House of Representatives and the Senate, a Joint Standing Committee was established to inquire into and report on the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN).

The committee is composed of nine Members and eight Senators.

The closing date for submissions is 31 March 2017.

Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories

• Australia’s Antarctic Territory
• Strategic importance of the Indian Ocean Territories

The Committee will inquire into and report on the Strategic importance of the Indian Ocean Territories.

• Review of the National Capital Authority: Biannual Public Briefings

These hearings will provide an opportunity for the Committee to ask the NCA about recent developments and plans for the National Capital, including the status of current and proposed works.

Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme

• Provision of services under the NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention Approach
An inquiry into the provision of services under the NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention Approach.
• Transitional arrangements for the NDIS
An inquiry into and report on the transitional arrangements for the NDIS.
• The provision of hearing services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
• The provision of services under the NDIS for people with psychosocial disabilities related to a mental health condition
• General issues around the implementation and performance of the NDIS

Joint Standing Committee on Treaties

• Montreal Protocol Ozone Layer - Amendment
This inquiry will examine Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Kigali, 15 October 2016).
• Consular functions in Macau - China

This inquiry will examine the Exchange of notes amending the:

Agreement on Consular Relations between Australia and the People’s Republic of China [2000] ATS 26

 and

Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the People’s Republic of China concerning the Continuation of the Consular Functions by Australia in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China [1999] ATS 33

(Canberra, 9 May 2016)

• Defence Supplies and Services - Japan

This inquiry will examine the following treaty: Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Japan concerning Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Australian Defence Force and the Self-Defense Forces of Japan (Sydney, 14 January 2017)

• Singapore Free Trade Agreement - Amendment

This inquiry will examine the following treaty: Agreement to Amend the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (Canberra, 13 October 2016)

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services

• Whistleblower protections in the corporate, public and not-for-profit sectors

Inquiry into whistleblower protections in the corporate, public and not-for-profit sectors.

• Life insurance industry

An inquiry into the life insurance industry

• Oversight of ASIC, the Takeovers Panel and the Corporations Legislation No.1 of the 45th Parliament

The role of the Committee is to monitor the activities of ASIC, the Takeovers Panel and the Corporations Legislation.

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security

• Review of ASIO's questioning and detention powers

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security has commenced a review of the operation, effectiveness and implications of Division 3 of Part III of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979.

• Review of Administration and Expenditure No.15 (2015-2016)

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security is required under Section 29(1)(a) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001, to conduct an annual review of the administration, expenditure and financial statements of the AGO, ASIO, ASIS, ASD, DIO, and the ONA.

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement

• Examination of the Australian Crime Commission annual report 2015-16
A short description of the inquiry
• Examination of the Australian Federal Police annual report 2015-16
• Inquiry into crystal methamphetamine (ice)
An inquiry into crystal methamphetamine (ice).
• Inquiry into human trafficking

An inquiry into human trafficking.

• Inquiry into Illicit Tobacco
An inquiry into illicit tobacco.

Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity

• Examination of the Annual Report of Integrity Commissioner 2015-16
• Integrity of Australia's border arrangements

An inquiry into the integrity of Australia's border arrangements.

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works

• Australian War Memorial, Treloar E Large Technology Objects Store Project, Mitchell, Australian Capital Territory
• Explosive Ordnance Logistics Reform Program Project
• JP2008 Phase 5B2 Wideband Satellite Capability - Satellite Ground Station - East Facilities Project
• HMAS Cerberus redevelopment, Western Port Bay, Victoria
• IP Australia Accommodation Project: Building Refresh, Discovery House, Woden, Australian Capital Territory
• HMAS Moreton Unit Relocation Project, HMAS Moreton, Bulimba Queensland

The Committee will inquire into and report on the HMAS ​Moreton​ Unit Relocation Project, HMAS ​Moreton​, Bulimba, Queensland.

• LAND 155 - Enhanced Gap Crossing Capability Facilities Project

The Committee will inquire into and report on the LAND 155 - Enhanced Gap Crossing Capability Facilities Project.