The week ahead...

2 to 5 March 2026

Government bills1

The Government has scheduled bills for debate this week as follows:

Monday, 2 March

Tuesday, 3 March

Wednesday, 4 March

Thursday, 5 March

Private senators’ bills

Wednesday, 4 March

  • TBA – Australia's Voice

Thursday, 5 March

  • TBA - Opposition

1 Links to relevant Parliamentary Library Bills Digests are provided where available
Source: https://www.pmc.gov.au/resource-centre/government/draft-legislation-program-senate
* At the time of publication on 27 February 2026, amendments  to the bill had been circulated.

Reports expected this week

Wednesday, 4 March

Scheduled hearings

See the list of upcoming public hearings

Orders for the production of documents

Monday, 2 March

  • Documents relating to the establishment of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion to be tabled by the Minister representing the Attorney-General, by no later than 5 pm – agreed to on 4 February 2026

Delegated legislation – motion of disallowance to be considered

Monday, 2 March

  • Treasury Laws Amendment (Help to Buy Exemptions) Regulations 2025 [F2025L01140] - debate to resume on the motion moved by Senator Bragg

Tuesday, 3 March

  • Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulations 2025 [F2025L01226] to be moved by Senator Shoebridge
  • Digital ID Amendment (Redress Framework and Other Measures) Rules 2025 [F2025L01393] to be moved by Senator Shoebridge

Closing the Gap

Monday, 2 March

  • Consideration of the Closing the Gap statement and related documents

Condolence

Tuesday, 3 March

More information

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