Community Affairs Legislation Committee

• New   Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025
• New   National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025
• New   Aged care - review of legislative instruments

Community Affairs References Committee

• Impact of microplastics and other toxics on human health
• Support at Home Program
• The Transition of the Commonwealth Home Support Program to the Support at Home Program

Economics Legislation Committee

• New   Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance and Other Measures) Bill 2025
• Corporations (Review Fees) Amendment (Technical Amendments) Bill 2025

Economics References Committee

• New   Funding and Resourcing for the CSIRO

Education and Employment Legislation Committee

• New   Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025 and a related bill
• New   Fair Work Amendment (Right to Work from Home) Bill 2025
• Quality of governance at Australian higher education providers
• Tertiary Education Legislation Amendment (There For Education, Not Profit) Bill 2025

Education and Employment References Committee

• Quality and safety of Australia’s early childhood education and care system

Environment and Communications Legislation Committee

• Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025 and six related bills

Environment and Communications References Committee

• Triple Zero service outage
• Climate Risk Assessment
• Greenwashing
• National Cultural Policy

Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee

• Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Amendment (Ban Unethical Contractors) Bill 2025
• Parliamentary Joint Committee on Public Consultancy and Services Contract Bill 2025
• Remuneration Tribunal Amendment (There For Public Service, Not Profit) Bill 2025

Finance and Public Administration References Committee

• New   Financial support for state and territory infrastructure projects
• Operation and appropriateness of the superannuation and pension schemes for current and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF)

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee

• New   Defence Amendment (Sexual Assault Prevention, Intervention and Response Commission) Bill 2025

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee

• New   Democracy and human rights in Myanmar
The state of democracy and human rights in Myanmar, with specific consideration of the phased elections to be held from December, and the barriers to a return to an inclusive civilian democratic government.
• Effectiveness of Sanctions against the Russian Federation

Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee

• Review of the National Emergency Declaration Act 2020
• Copyright Amendment Bill 2025
• Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025

Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee

• New   Offshore processing and resettlement arrangements
• New   Illegal tobacco crisis in Australia
• Australia’s youth justice and incarceration system

Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee

• New   Rural, regional and remote Medicare access and funding
• State of Australia’s aviation sector and its ability to deliver reliable and affordable services to rural, regional and remote communities
• Opportunities for the development of a hemp industry in Australia

Select Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy

• Select Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy

Select Committee on Productivity in Australia

• New   Select Committee on Productivity in Australia

Select Committee on the Operation of the Capital Gains Tax Discount

• Select Committee on the Operation of the Capital Gains Tax Discount

Standing Committee of Privileges

• New   Department of Parliamentary Services handling of documents and communications

Standing Committee on Economics

• Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report 2025
The Standing Committee on Economics, which can inquire into and report on annual reports referred to it, has agreed to undertake an inquiry into the 2025 Annual Report of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
• Review of Australia’s four major banks
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics will hold annual public hearings with Australia’s four major banks
• Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report 2024
The Standing Committee on Economics, which can inquire into and report on annual reports referred to it, has agreed to undertake an inquiry into the 2024 Annual Report of the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Standing Committee on Education

• Inquiry into Building Asia Capability in Australia through the education system and beyond
The Committee will inquire into and report on building Asia capability in Australia through the education system and beyond.

Standing Committee on Employment, Workplace Relations, Skills and Training

• New   Inquiry into the operation and adequacy of the National Employment Standards
The Committee will inquire into and report on the operation and adequacy of the National Employment Standards.

Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability

• Inquiry into the Thriving Kids initiative
On 2 September 2025 the Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon Mark Butler MP, referred an inquiry into the Thriving Kids initiative to the House Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability.
• Health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia

On 28 August 2025 the Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon Mark Butler MP, re-referred the inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia to the House Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability.

Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science

• Inquiry into the Australian Tyre Industry
The Committee will inquire into and report on the current state of the Australian tyre industry, and any challenges and opportunities for the industry within the context of a circular economy.

Standing Committee on Petitions

• Inquiry into the standing orders relating to petitions
On 4 November 2025 the Committee resolved to inquire, report and provide recommendations on the work of the Standing Committee on Petitions in the 48th Parliament as relates to the the Terms of Reference.

Standing Committee on Procedure

• Inquiry into the maintenance of the standing and sessional orders
Throughout the 48th Parliament, the committee will review and make recommendations for amendments to the House of Representatives standing and sessional orders.
• Inquiry into disrespectful behaviour towards other members in the Chamber
On 28 August 2025, the Committee agreed to an inquiry into disrespectful behaviour towards other members in the Chamber. 

Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport

• Inquiry into Local Government Funding and Fiscal Sustainability
The inquiry will examine the financial relationship between local government and other levels of government in Australia, with a particular emphasis on funding mechanisms and fiscal sustainability.

Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs

• Inquiry into the relationship between domestic, family and sexual violence and suicide

The Committee is inquiring into the relationship between domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) victimisation and suicide, and how more accurate data and trends on DFSV deaths can be obtained.

Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit

• New   Inquiry into the administration of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
• Inquiry into Commonwealth Financial Statements 2023-24
• Inquiry into the effectiveness of Australia's National Anti-Doping Scheme
• Inquiry into the procurement of mandated national support and advocacy services for victims of child sexual abuse
• Inquiry into the 2023-24 Major Projects Report

Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters

• Inquiry into the 2025 federal election
The Committee will inquire into and report on all aspects of the conduct of the 2025 federal election.

Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade

• Inquiry into the role of Australia's international development program in preventing conflict
The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade is conducting an inquiry into the role of Australia's international development program in preventing conflict.
• Inquiry into gender equality as a national security and economic security imperative
The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade is conducting an inquiry into gender equality as a national security and economic security imperative.
• Inquiry into strengthening Australia’s trade and investment relations with Africa
The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade is conducting an inquiry into strengthening Australia's trade and investment relations with Africa.
• Inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2023-24 48P
The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade is conducting an inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2023–24.

Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme

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

Joint Standing Committee on Migration

• Inquiry into the value of skilled migration to Australia
The Joint Standing Committee on Migration is conducting an inquiry into the value of skilled migration to Australia.

Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia

• Preparing for emerging industries across Northern Australia

Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories

• Review of the National Capital Authority: Biannual Public Briefings 48P
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

• Annual Report No.1 of the 48th Parliament
The committee presents an annual report to the Parliament on its activities during the year, including an examination of the annual reports of the NDIA, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and any other matters the committee considers relevant.

Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth

• Creating sustainable economic growth in rural and regional Australia
On 3 September 2025 the Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, referred an inquiry into Creating sustainable economic growth in rural and regional Australia.

Joint Standing Committee on Treaties

• New   Papua New Guinea – Australia Mutual Defence Treaty (the Pukpuk Treaty)
This inquiry will examine the Papua New Guinea - Australia Mutual Defence Treaty (the Pukpuk Treaty).
• Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions
This inquiry will examine the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions.

• Agreement to Establish the Pacific Resilience Facility
This inquiry will examine the Agreement to Establish the Pacific Resilience Facility.

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services

• Small business insurance
• Oversight of ASIC, the Takeovers Panel and the Corporations Legislation

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security

• New   Review of the listing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a state sponsor of terrorism under the Criminal Code
On the 27th of November 2025 the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was listed as a state sponsor of terrorism under the Criminal Code.

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (the Committee) has commenced a review into the listing.
• Review of Administration and Expenditure No. 24 (2024-2025) – Australian Intelligence Agencies
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security is required under paragraph 29(1)(a) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001 to conduct an annual review of administration, expenditure and financial statements of ASIO, ASIS, AGO, DIO, ASD and ONI.
• Review of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025
Division 3 of Part III of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 (ASIO Act) establishes ASIO’s compulsory questioning powers. The Committee is reviewing the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025. The bill would make comprehensive reforms to the ASIO compulsory questioning powers framework.  
• 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 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.

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement

• Combatting Crime as a Service
• Capability of law enforcement to respond to money laundering and financial crime
• Capability of law enforcement to respond to cybercrime

Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Anti-Corruption Commission

• Examination of the Inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Annual Report 2024-25
• Examination of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Annual Report 2024-25

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works

• New   Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade—Refurbishment of Australian High Commission Staff Residential Compound, Konedobu, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
To inquire into and report on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade —Refurbishment of Australian High Commission Staff Residential Compound, Konedobu, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
• New   Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority—Great Barrier Reef Aquarium Redevelopment project, Townsville, Queensland
To inquire into and report on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority—Great Barrier Reef Aquarium Redevelopment project, Townsville, Queensland
• New   Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts—Proposed Fit-out of New Leased Premises at One City Hill, Canberra City
To inquire into and report on the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts—Proposed Fit-out of New Leased Premises at Once City Hill, Canberra City
• Department of Defence—9 Molonglo Drive project, Brindabella Park, Australian Capital Territory
To inquire into and report on the Department of Defence—9 Molonglo Drive project, Brindabella Park, Australian Capital City
• Attorney-General’s Department—Proposed Fit-out of Existing Leased Premises at 3-5 National Circuit, Barton, Australian Capital Territory
To inquire into and report on the Attorney-General's Department—Proposed Fit-out of Existing Leased Premises at 3-5 National Circuit, Barton, Australian Capital Territory
• Department of Home Affairs—Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre Hawk Compound Redevelopment project
To inquire into and report on the Department of Home Affairs—Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre Hawk Compound Redevelopment project
• Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness—Stage 1 Part Life Refit
To inquire into and report on the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness—Stage 1 Part Life Refit
• Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Black Mountain Greenhouse Redevelopment
To inquire into and report of the Commonwealth Scientific and industrial Research Organisation Black Mountain Greenhouse Redevelopment
• Australian Taxation Office—Proposed Fit-out of Leased Premises, Levels 5 to 10, 152 Wharf Street, Brisbane
To inquire into and report of the Australian Taxation Office—Proposed Fit-out of Leased Premises, Levels 5 to 10, 152 Wharf Street, Brisbane
• Services Australia—Proposed Fit-out of Leased Premises at 90 Crown Street, Wollongong, New South Wales
To inquire into and report on Services Australia—Proposed Fit-out of Leased Premises at 90 Crown Street, Wollongong, New South Wales
• Department of Defence—Blamey Barracks Kapooka Redevelopment project, Kapooka, New South Wales
To inquire into and report on the Department of Defence—Blamey Barracks Kapooka Redevelopment project, Kapooka, New South Wales