Community Affairs Legislation Committee

• Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management and Cashless Welfare) Bill 2019

Community Affairs References Committee

• ParentsNext, including its trial and subsequent broader rollout
• Effectiveness of the Aged Care Quality Assessment and accreditation framework for protecting residents from abuse and poor practices, and ensuring proper clinical and medical care standards are maintained and practised

Economics Legislation Committee

• Australian Business Securitisation Fund Bill 2019 [Provisions]
• Banking System Reform (Separation of Banks) Bill 2019
• Commonwealth Registers Bill 2019 and 4 related bills [Provisions]
• Treasury Laws Amendment (2019 Measures No. 1) Bill 2019 [Provisions] and the Excise Tariff Amendment (Supporting Craft Brewers) Bill 2019 [Provisions]
• Treasury Laws Amendment (2019 Petroleum Resource Rent Tax Reforms No. 1) Bill 2019 [Provisions]
• Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2019 [Provisions]
• Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australia Fund Bill 2018
• Lower Tax Bill 2018

Economics References Committee

• Regional Inequality in Australia

Education and Employment Legislation Committee

• Fair Work Amendment (Right to Request Casual Conversion) Bill 2019 [Provisions]

Environment and Communications Legislation Committee

• Environment Legislation Amendment (Protecting Dugongs and Turtles) Bill 2019
This Bill seeks to amend the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 to enhance protection for certain species of dugong and marine turtles, and to increase transparency and accountability for the relevant agencies.
• Water Amendment (Purchase Limit Repeal) Bill 2019
This Bill proposes to amend the Water Act 2007 to repeal the statutory limit of 1,500 gigalitres on Commonwealth purchases of surface water across the Murray-Darling Basin.

Environment and Communications References Committee

• The allegations of political interference in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Inquiry on matters related to allegations of political interference in the ABC including the termination of the Managing Director, Ms Michelle Guthrie, conduct of the Chair and Board, and governance of the ABC.
• Impact of feral deer, pigs and goats in Australia
An inquiry into the impact of feral deer, pigs and goats in Australia, and national priorities to prevent the problems worsening for the natural environment, community and farmers.
• Australia’s faunal extinction crisis
• Australian content on broadcast, radio and streaming services
An inquiry into the economic and cultural value of Australian content on broadcast, radio and streaming services.

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee

• Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (Support for Infrastructure Financing) Bill 2019 [Provisions]

Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee

• National Integrity Commission Bill 2018 [Provisions], National Integrity (Parliamentary Standards) Bill 2018 [Provisions], and National Integrity Commission Bill 2018 (No. 2)

Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee

• Resolution of disputes with financial service providers within the justice system
• The effectiveness of the current temporary skilled visa system in targeting genuine skills shortages

Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee

• Performance of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority
• Export Control Amendment (Banning Cotton Exports to Ensure Water Security) Bill 2019
• Performance of Airservices Australia

Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee

• The feasibility of a National Horse Traceability Register for all horses
• The provision of rescue, firefighting and emergency response at Australian airports
• The policy, regulatory, taxation, administrative and funding priorities for Australian shipping
• The operation, regulation and funding of air route service delivery to rural, regional and remote communities

Select Committee into Fair Dinkum Power

• Fair Dinkum Power

Standing Committee of Privileges

• Development of a foreign influence transparency scheme to apply to parliamentarians
• Possible improper interference with a Senator in the free performance of his duties
• Disposition of material obtained in the execution of a search warrant

Standing Committee on Regulations and Ordinances

• Parliamentary Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation

Committee of Privileges and Members' Interests

• Development of a foreign influence transparency scheme to apply to parliamentarians
 

Standing Committee on Agriculture and Water Resources

• Inquiry into the impact on the agricultural sector of vegetation and land management policies, regulations and restrictions
The Committee will conduct an inquiry into the impact on the agricultural sector of vegetation and land management policies, regulations and restrictions.

Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts

• Inquiry into the Australian music industry

Standing Committee on Economics

• Banking Amendment (Rural Finance Reform) Bill 2019
• Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report 2018
• Inquiry into the implications of removing refundable franking credits
On Wednesday, 19 September 2018, the Treasurer, the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP, asked the Committee to inquire into the implications of removing refundable franking credits.
• Inquiry into impediments to business investment
• Review of the Four Major Banks

Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training

• Status of the Teaching Profession
This inquiry will examine the status of the teaching profession.

Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport

• Inquiry into the 2017-18 Annual Reports of the Department of Health and Australian Hearing
Pursuant to Standing Order 215(c) the Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport resolved to inquire into the 2017-18 Annual Reports of the Department of Health and Australian Hearing
• Inquiry into Sleep Health Awareness in Australia
Following a referral on 13 September 2018 from the Minister for Health, Aged Care and Sport, The Hon Greg Hunt MP, the Committee will inquire into and report on Sleep Health Awareness in Australia.

Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities

• Inquiry into automated mass transit
This is an inquiry into current and future developments in the use of automation and new energy sources in land-based mass transit.

Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs

• Review of the Social Security Commission Bill 2018
On Wednesday, 19 September 2018 the Selection Committee referred the Social Security Commission Bill 2018 to the Committee for an advisory report.

Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy

• Inquiry into controlling the spread of cane toads
The Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy is inquiring into the 2017-18 annual report of the Department of the Environment and Energy, focusing into controlling the spread of cane toads

Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit

• Cyber Resilience - Inquiry based on Auditor-General's Report No. 53 (2017-18)
• Issuing of a Certificate under section 37 of the Auditor-General's Act 1997 - Inquiry based on Auditor-General's Report No. 6 (2018-19)
• Commonwealth Financial Statements - Inquiry based on Auditor-General's report No. 24 (2017-18)
• Australian Government Security Arrangements: Personnel Security and Domestic Passenger Screening - Inquiry based on Auditor-General's reports 38 and 43 (2017-18)
• Foreign Investment Obligations in Residential Real Estate - Inquiry based on Auditor-General's report 48 (2017-18)
• Australian Government Contract Reporting - Inquiry based on Auditor-General's report No. 19 (2017-18)

Joint Select Committee on oversight of the implementation of redress related recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse

• Joint Select Committee on oversight of the implementation of redress related recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse

Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters

• Australian Electoral Commission Annual Report 2017-18
The Committee will continue its oversight of the operations of the Australian Electoral Commission and other related electoral matters.
• Inquiry into the Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Lowering Voting Age and Increasing Voter Participation) Bill 2018

On 25 June 2018, the Senate referred the Bill to the committee for inquiry and report.

Submissions close on 10 August 2018

 

Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade

• Inquiry into transition from the Australian Defence Force (ADF)

The Committee shall examine the support provided to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as they transition from active service to civilian life.

• Inquiry into the strategic effectiveness and outcomes of Australia's aid program in the Indo-Pacific and its role in supporting Australia’s regional interests
The Committee will inquire into the strategic effectiveness and outcomes of Australia’s aid programs
• Review of the Defence Annual Report 2016-17
The Defence Sub-Committee will review the Department of Defence Annual Report 2016-17
• 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.

 

Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia

• Inquiry into the Opportunities and Challenges of the Engagement of Traditional Owners in the Economic Development of Northern Australia
The Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia will inquire into and report on the opportunities and challenges associated with land rights, native title and other land-related agreements (together with payments, benefits and access arrangements under these agreements) for the purpose of engaging Traditional Owners in the economic development of Northern Australia

Joint Standing Committee on the National Broadband Network

• Inquiry into the business case for the National Broadband Network

Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories

• Inquiry into Canberra's national institutions
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories is inquiring into Canberra's national institutions.
• 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

• General issues around the implementation and performance of the NDIS

Joint Standing Committee on Treaties

• Oil Stocks - Hungary
This inquiry will examine the Agreement between the Government of Australia and Government of Hungary concerning Oil Stock Contracts (Canberra, 30 October 2018).



• MRA - UK
This inquiry will examine the Agreement on Mutual Recognition in Relation to Conformity Assessment, Certificates And Markings between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (London, 18 January 2019).
• Trade in Wine - UK
This inquiry will examine the Agreement on Trade in Wine between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (London, 18 January 2019).
• MH17 - Netherlands
This inquiry will examine the Treaty between Australia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands on the Ongoing Presence of Australian Personnel in the Netherlands for the Purpose of Responding to the Downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 (The Hague, 18 December 2018).
• Air Services - Thailand
This inquiry will examine the Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand relating to Air Services (Bangkok, 3 August 2017).
• Air Services - Timor-Leste
This inquiry will examine the Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste relating to Air Services (Dili, 26 May 2017).
• Air Services - PNG
This inquiry will examine the Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Papua New Guinea relating to Air Services (Port Moresby, 6 October 2017).



• Work Diplomatic Families - Italy
This inquiry will examine the Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Italian Republic regarding the undertaking of work by cohabiting family members of diplomatic, consular and technical and administrative staff (Canberra, 27 November 2017).

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services

• 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 the Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) Bill 2019
• Review of the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
• Review of the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Act 2018
• Review of Administration and Expenditure No. 17 (2017-2018) - Australian Intelligence Agencies
The Committee is required under Section 29(1)(a) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001, the conduct an annual review of the administration, expenditure and financial statements of the AGO, ASIO, ASIS, ASD, DIO and the ONA.
• Review of the Identity-matching Services Bill 2018 and the Australian Passports Amendment (Identity-matching Services) Bill 2018
The Committee has commenced a review of the Identity-matching Services Bill 2018 and the Australian Passports Amendment (Identity-matching Services) Bill 2018.

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement

• Theft and export of motor vehicles and parts
• Examination of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Annual Report 2016-17
• Examination of the Australian Federal Police Annual Report 2016-17
• The impact of new and emerging information and communications technology
The impact of new and emerging information and communications technology on Australian law enforcement agencies
• 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 2016-17
• Integrity of Australia's border arrangements

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

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works

• Proposed Fitout of New Leased AFP Premises at 140 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria
• National Museum of Australia Gallery Development Stage 1: Life in Australia
• CSIRO Sydney Consolidation Project
• ATO Proposed Fit-out of Leased Premises in Moonee Ponds, Victoria
• Point Wilson Waterside Infrastructure Remediation, Point Wilson, Victoria