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Youth Violence inquiryFarming the Future report released
The House of Representatives Primary Industries and Resources Committee tabled its report, Farming the Future: the role of government in assisting Australian farmers to adapt to the impacts of climate change, which addresses the challenges facing Australian farmers in adapting to the impacts of climate variability and climate change.
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News story thumbnail Migration decision-makers to advise on disability and the health requirement
On Wednesday 17 March 2010 the Joint Standing Committee on Migration will further evaluate the medical assessment and decision-making processes attached to the migration health requirement.
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News story thumbnailBreaker Morant petition to be scrutinised by House Petitions Committee
A petition calling for a British Crown Pardon for Harry ‘Breaker’ Morant will be the subject of a public hearing by the House of Representatives Petitions Committee at Parliament House on Monday 15 March.
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News story thumbnailWhat's in reserve?
The House of Representatives Economics Committee has held a public hearing with the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Glenn Stevens, in Canberra on Friday, 19 February 2010. Full story

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News story thumbnailTax Office accounts for new digs
The Public Works Committee is conducting an inquiry into a proposed office fitout for the Australian Taxation Office (the Tax Office) in Collins Street, Melbourne. Full story

News story thumbnailLucas Heights under Parliamentary scrutiny
The Public Works Committee is conducting an inquiry into a proposed Centre for Accelerator Science and extensions to other facilities for the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) at Lucas Heights, NSW.
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News story thumbnailSmart infrastructure conference - Register now
Registrations are now open for ThinkFuture, the Infrastructure Committee’s smart infrastructure conference in Canberra on 12 March 2010. Full story

News story thumbnailMaking it Fair
To address the pay equity gap in Australia for women a new report by the House of Representatives Employment and Workplace Relations Committee has recommended a raft of amendments to the Fair Work Act and Sex Discrimination Act. Full story

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This Fortnight
Updated - 17 March 2010
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House history project

A CD-ROM and a four-part documentary exploring the first 100 years of Australia's House of Representatives are now available for public and educational purchase. For more information visit the project website.

Link to 2010 seminar program 2010 Seminar Program

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