Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit

• Inquiry into the failed visa privatisation process and the implementation of other public sector IT procurements and projects
On 29 February 2024, having considered initial responses and submissions received to the Inquiry into the Permissions Capability adopted on 30 November 2023, the Committee expanded the scope of the inquiry to consider other IT procurement processes across the public sector and amended its terms of reference accordingly.
• Inquiry into the 2022–23 Major Projects Report
On 29 February 2024, the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit adopted an inquiry into the Defence Major Projects Report (MPR) 2022-23, including any matters contained and associated with Auditor-General Report No. 14 2023–24: 2022–23 Major Projects Report. This review will also make specific consideration of the scope and guidelines which underlie the MPR, and assess whether the MPR process continues to provide appropriate transparency and accountability to the Parliament in relation to Defence's capability acquisition expenditure and remains fit for purpose into the future.
• Inquiry into Commonwealth Financial Statements 2022-23
The Joint Committee on Public Accounts and Audit will inquire into and report on matters contain in and associated with Auditor-General Report No. 9 2023-24: Audits of the Financial Statements of Australian Governments Entities for the Period Ending 30 June 2023.
• Inquiry into Policy and Program Design and Implementation
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit will inquire into and report on the effectiveness of policy and program planning, design and implementation in meeting government objectives.
• Inquiry into probity and ethics in the Australian public sector
• Inquiry into procurement at Services Australia and the National Disability Insurance Agency
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit will inquire into and report on matters contained in or related to the Independent Review of Services Australia and NDIA Procurement and Contracting (the 'Watt review') and the conduct of entities or persons considered by the Watt review.
• Inquiry into the Defence Major Projects Report 2020-21 and 2021-22 and Procurement of Hunter Class Frigates
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit will inquire into and report on matters contained in and associated with Auditor-General Report No. 13 2021–22: 2020–21 Major Projects Report, Auditor-General Report No.12 2022–23: 2021–22 Major Projects Report and Auditor-General Report No. 21 2022-23: Department of Defence's Procurement of Hunter Class Frigates.

Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia

• Northern Australia Workforce Development
• Cyclone Reinsurance Pool

Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs

• Inquiry into economic self-determination and opportunities for First Nations Australians
An Inquiry into economic self-determination and opportunities for First Nations Australians

Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters

• Inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia
The Committee will inquire into and report on civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia.

Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade

• Inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2022–23
The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade is conducting an inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2022–23.
• Inquiry into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors

The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade has commenced an inquiry into the post COVID-19 recovery of Australia’s tourism and international education sectors.

 

Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme

• Inquiry into the operation of the National Redress Scheme
This Committee will inquire into and report on the operation of the National Redress Scheme.

Joint Standing Committee on Migration

• Migration, Pathway to Nation Building
• Ending Indefinite and Arbitrary Immigration Detention Bill 2022

Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories

• Inquiry into the importance of Antarctica to Australia's national interests
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories has been asked to inquire into and report on importance of Antarctica to Australia’s national interest.
• Review of the National Capital Authority Annual Report 2022-23
This inquiry is the mechanism through which the Committee conducts its Biannual Public Briefings with the National Capital Authority.
• Inquiry into fostering and promoting the significance of Australia’s National Capital
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories has been asked to inquiry into and report on ways to foster and promote the significance of Australia’s National Capital.

Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme

• NDIS participant experience in rural, regional and remote Australia
• General Issues - Annual Report No. 2 of the 47th Parliament

Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth

• Inquiry into the Australian Government's approach to negotiating trade and investment agreements
On 9 August 2023, following a referral from Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism, the Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth resolved to inquire into and report on the Australian Government's approach to negotiating trade and investment agreements.

Joint Standing Committee on Treaties

• Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union
This inquiry will examine the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union
• Amendments to Appendices I, II and III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
This inquiry will examine the Amendments to Appendices I, II and III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
• Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Fiji on Cooperation in the Field of Defence and the Status of Visiting Forces
This inquiry will examine the Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Fiji on Cooperation in the Field of Defence and the Status of Visiting Forces.
• Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United States of America on Technology Safeguards Associated with United States Participation in Space Launches from Australia
This inquiry will examine the Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United States of America on Technology Safeguards Associated with United States Participation in Space Launches from Australia
• Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks
This inquiry will examine the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks.
• Second Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA)
This inquiry will examine the Second Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA)

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services

• Financial Services Regulatory Framework in Relation to Financial Abuse
• Wholesale investor and wholesale client tests
• Ethics and Professional Accountability: Structural Challenges in the Audit, Assurance and Consultancy Industry
• Inquiry into ASIC's capacity and capability to respond to reports of alleged misconduct
• Oversight of ASIC, the Takeovers Panel and the Corporations Legislation
Ongoing statutory duties of the committee, consistent with subsection 243(a) of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001.

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights

• Inquiry into compulsory income management
• Inquiry into Australia's Human Rights Framework

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security

• Review of the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Declared Areas) Bill 2024

The amendments in the Bill would ensure the continuation of the declared areas offence in section 119.2 of the Criminal Code Act 1995, until 7 September 2027.

• Review of the Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2024
The Bill amends and clarifies the intended operation of provisions in various crime-related statutes.
• Review of Administration and Expenditure No. 22 (2022–23) – Australian Intelligence Agencies
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 ASIO, ASIS, AGO, DIO, ASD and ONI.
Submissions are requested by 24 November 2023.

• Review of Division 3 of Part III of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979
In accordance with paragraph 29(1)(ce) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001 the Committee has commenced an inquiry into the operation, effectiveness and implications of Division 3 of Part III of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 which relates to the Organisation’s compulsory questioning powers.
• Review of the Intelligence Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
The Committee is reviewing the Intelligence Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2023. The Bill would amend the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1986 and the Intelligence Services Act 2001 to expand the jurisdiction of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security and this Committee to include oversight of additional agencies, provide for this Committee to conduct own motion inquiries into counter-terrorism and national security legislation, and provide for additional briefing arrangements.
• Review of the Migration Amendment (Clarifying International Obligations for Removal) Act 2021
As required by paragraph 29(1)(cf) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001, the Committee is reviewing the operation, effectiveness and implications of the amendments made to the Migration Act 1958 by Schedule 1 of the Migration Amendment (Clarifying International Obligations for Removal) Act 2021.
• Review of post-sentence terrorism orders: Division 105A of the Criminal Code Act 1995
The Committee is required under section 29(bbaaa) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001 to review the operation, effectiveness and implications of Division 105A of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Criminal Code) and any other provision of the Criminal Code as it relates to that Division.
• Review of Administration and Expenditure No. 21 (2021–22) – Australian Intelligence Agencies
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 ASIO, ASIS, AGO, DIO, ASD and ONI.
Submissions are requested by 24 February 2023.

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement

• The capability of law enforcement to respond to cybercrime
• Australia’s illicit drug problem: Challenges and opportunities for law enforcement

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works

• Department of Defence — Albury Wodonga Military Area Redevelopment project
To inquire into and report on the Department of Defence — Albury Wodonga Military Area Redevelopment project
• Department of Defence — RAAF Base Wagga Redevelopment project
To inquire into and report on the Department of Defence — RAAF Base Wagga Redevelopment project
• Department of Veterans' Affairs — Proposed Fit-out of New Leased Premises at 18 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra
To inquire into and report on the Department of Veterans' Affairs — Proposed Fit-out of New Leased Premises at 18 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra
• Parks Australia — Mutitjulu Essential Services project
To inquire into and report on the Parks Australia — Mutitjulu Essential Services project
• Department of Finance — Proposed Fit-out of New Commonwealth Parliament Offices, Perth, Western Australia
To inquire into and report on the Department of Finance — Proposed Fit-out of New Commonwealth Parliament Offices, Perth, Western Australia
• Department of Defence — Facilities to Support Advanced Growler Phase 6
To inquire into and report on the Department of Defence — Facilities to Support Advanced Growler Phase 6
• Department of Defence — Canberra Defence Precinct Tranche 1 Australian Defence Force Academy Living-in Accommodation project
To inquire into and report on the Department of Defence — Canberra Defence Precinct Tranche 1 Australian Defence Force Academy Living-in Accommodation project
• Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation — Nuclear Medicine Facility project
To inquire into and report on the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation — Nuclear Medicine Facility project.
• Australian Institute of Marine Science — Remediation of AIMS Cape Cleveland Wharf, Queensland
To Inquire into and Report on the Australian Institute of Marine Science — Remediation of AIMS Cape Cleveland Wharf, Queensland