Community Affairs Legislation Committee

• New   Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill 2025 and Australian Centre for Disease Control (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025
• New   Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 2) Bill 2025

Community Affairs References Committee

• Aged care service delivery

Economics References Committee

• Micro-competition opportunities

Education and Employment Legislation Committee

• 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

• New   Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Board of Management Functions) Bill 2025

Environment and Communications References Committee

• Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code
• Climate Risk Assessment
• National Cultural Policy
• Greenwashing
• Algal blooms in South Australia

Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee

• 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

• 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 (Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal) Bill 2025

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee

• National Volunteer Incentive Scheme (Climate Army)
• Issues relating to advocacy services for veterans accessing compensation and income support

Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee

• New   Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
• New   Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025

Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee

• 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 PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances)

• Select Committee on PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances)

Standing Committee on Economics

• 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 Health, Aged Care and Disability

• New   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 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. 

Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit

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

Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters

• New   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 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 Northern Australia

• Expansion and development of airports and seaports in 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

• New   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

• Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Colombia relating to Air Services
This inquiry will examine the Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Colombia relating to Air Services.
• Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia relating to Air Services
This inquiry will examine the Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia relating to Air Services.
• Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Peru relating to Air Services
This inquiry will examine Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Peru relating to Air Services.
• Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia on Cooperation in the Field of Defence
This inquiry will examine Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia on Cooperation in the Field of Defence.
• Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005)
This inquiry will examine Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005).
• Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Defence and Security Cooperation
This inquiry will examine Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Defence and Security Cooperation.
• Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
This inquiry will examine Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services

• Oversight of ASIC, the Takeovers Panel and the Corporations Legislation

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security

• Review of the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
On 27 August 2025, the Minister for Home Affairs referred the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 to the Committee for review and report. The Bill proposes to amend the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979, Surveillance Devices Act 2004 and Crimes Act 1914 to ensure key provisions operate as intended, and to support the proper administration of government, law enforcement, national security and criminal justice processes.
• Review of the listing of Terrorgram as a terrorist organisation under the Criminal Code
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (the Committee) has commenced a review into the listing of Terrorgram as a terrorist organisation under the Criminal Code Act 1995.

Section 102.1A of the Criminal Code Act 1995 provides that the Committee may review a regulation which lists an organisation as a terrorist organisation at any time and report its comments and recommendations to each House of the Parliament. The Committee aims to report before the end of the applicable disallowance period for each regulation. The disallowance period is 15 sitting days from the day the regulation is tabled in each House.

• Review of the Strengthening Oversight of the National Intelligence Community Bill 2025
On 27 August 2025, the Attorney-General referred the Strengthening Oversight of the National Intelligence Community Bill 2025 to the Committee for review and report. The Bill proposes to expand the jurisdictions of the key oversight bodies for the National Intelligence Community and to implement a range of other related measures.
• 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 Administration and Expenditure No.23 (2023–24) – 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 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.

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement

• New   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 Standing Committee on Public Works

• New   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
• New   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
• New   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
• New   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
• New   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
• New   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
• Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts—Proposed Fit-out of New Leased Premises at 7 London Circuit, Canberra City
To inquire into and report on the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts—Proposed Fit-out of New Leased Premises at 7 London Circuit, Canberra City
• Airservices Australia—Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services NexGen Project for the End-of-life Facilities Upgrades – Phase 1A (Queensland and Victoria)
To inquire into and report on Airservices Australia—Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services NexGen Project for the End-of-life Facilities Upgrades - Phase 1A (Queensland and Victoria)
• Airservices Australia—PFAS Remediation of the Former Fire Training Ground at Rockhampton Airport, Queensland
To inquire into and report on Airservices Australia—PFAS Remediation of the Former Fire Training Ground at Rockhampton Airport, Queensland