Community Affairs Legislation Committee

• Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Financial Transparency) Bill 2020

Community Affairs References Committee

• Purpose, intent and adequacy of the Disability Support Pension
• Administration of registration and notifications by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and related entities under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law
• Investigations into a possible cancer cluster on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria
• Centrelink's compliance program

Economics Legislation Committee

• Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Benefit to Australia) Bill 2020

Economics References Committee

• Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No.1) Bill 2021 [Provisions]
• Foreign investment proposals
• Unlawful underpayment of employees' remuneration
• Australia’s oil and gas reserves
• Australia’s sovereign naval shipbuilding capability

Education and Employment Legislation Committee

• Social Security Legislation Amendment (Streamlined Participation Requirements and Other Measures) Bill 2021 [Provisions]
• Australian Education Legislation Amendment (Prohibiting the Indoctrination of Children) Bill 2020

Environment and Communications Legislation Committee

• Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (2021 Measures No.1) Bill 2021
• Interactive Gambling Amendment (Prohibition on Credit Card Use) Bill 2020
• Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Save the Koala) Bill 2021

On 25 February 2021, the Senate referred the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Save the Koala) Bill 2021 to the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 2 December 2021.

• Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Climate Trigger) Bill 2020

Environment and Communications References Committee

• Media diversity in Australia
• Australia’s faunal extinction crisis
An inquiry into Australia's Faunal extinction crisis including the wider ecological impact of faunal extinction, the adequacy of Commonwealth environment laws, the adequacy of existing monitoring practices, assessment process and compliance mechanisms for enforcing Commonwealth environmental law, and a range of other matters.

Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee

• Operation and management of the Department of Parliamentary Services

Finance and Public Administration References Committee

• The planning, construction and management of the Western Sydney Airport project
• The current capability of the Australian Public Service (APS)
• Lessons to be learned in relation to the Australian bushfire season 2019-20

Lessons to be learned in relation to the preparation and planning for, response to and recovery efforts following the 2019-20 Australian bushfire season

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee

• Customs Amendment (Banning Goods Produced By Uyghur Forced Labour) Bill 2020

Inquiry into the Customs Amendment (Banning Goods Produced By Uyghur Forced Labour) Bill 2020.

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee

• TPI payment (Special Rate of Disability Pension)
• Accuracy of information provided to Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits (DFRDB) members
• Opportunities for advancing Australia’s strategic interests through existing regional architecture
• Funding for public research into foreign policy issues

Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee

• Family Law Amendment (Federal Family Violence Orders) Bill 2021 [Provisions]
• National Emergency Declaration Act 2020

The National Emergency Declaration Act 2020 enables the Governor-General to make a national emergency declaration in certain circumstances.

Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee

• The efficacy, fairness, timeliness and costs of the processing and granting of visa classes which provide for or allow for family and partner reunions

Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee

• New   Definitions of meat and other animal products
• Australia's general aviation industry

Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee

• The fisheries quota system
• The future of Australia’s aviation sector, in the context of COVID-19 and conditions post pandemic
• Federal Government’s response to the drought, and the adequacy and appropriateness of policies and measures to support farmers, regional communities and the Australian economy

An inquiry into the Federal Government’s response to the drought, and the adequacy and appropriateness of policies and measures to support farmers, regional communities and the Australian economy

• Management of the Inland Rail project by the Australian Rail Track Corporation and the Commonwealth Government
• Importance of a viable, safe, sustainable and efficient road transport industry

Select Committee on Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre

• Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology

Select Committee on Autism

• Select Committee on Autism

Select Committee on COVID-19

• COVID-19

Select Committee on Foreign Interference through Social Media

• Foreign Interference through Social Media

Select Committee on Job Security

• Select Committee on Job Security

Select Committee on Temporary Migration

• Temporary Migration

Select Committee on the Multi-Jurisdictional Management and Execution of the Murray Darling Basin Plan

• Constitution Alteration (Water Resources) 2019
• Multi-Jurisdictional Management and Execution of the Murray Darling Basin Plan

The committee will inquire and report on matters relating to the responsibilities for Commonwealth, state and territory governments arising out of the Murray Darling Basin Plan.

Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

• Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

The House Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention was established by a resolution of appointment that passed the House of Representatives on 10 December 2020.

Select Committee on Regional Australia

• Inquiry into Regional Australia

Standing Committee on Agriculture and Water Resources

• Australian aquaculture sector
The House Standing Committee on Agriculture and Water Resources has been asked to inquire and report on the Australian aquaculture sector

Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts

• Australia’s creative and cultural industries and institutions

Standing Committee on Economics

• Review of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Annual Report 2020
• Review of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Annual Report 2020
• Review of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Annual Report 2019
• Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report 2019 (Second Report)
• Review of the Four Major Banks and other Financial Institutions

Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training

• Adult literacy and its importance
The Committee will inquire into and report on adult literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills in Australia.

Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport

• Inquiry into approval processes for new drugs and novel medical technologies in Australia

Following a referral on 13 August 2020 from the Minister for Health, The Hon Greg Hunt MP, the Committee will inquire into and report on approval processes for new drugs and novel medical technologies in Australia.

Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs

• Pathways and Participation Opportunities for Indigenous Australians in Employment and Business

Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation, Science and Resources

• Inquiry into Developing Australia's Space Industry

Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities

• Inquiry into procurement practices for government-funded infrastructure

Standing Committee on Petitions

• Inquiry into aspects of the House of Representatives petitioning system relating to security and accessibility
On 9 December 2020 the Committee resolved to inquire into and report on aspects of the House of Representatives petitioning system relating to security and accessibility.

 

Standing Committee on Procedure

• Inquiry into the maintenance of the standing orders
To inquire into and report on the operation of the standing orders

Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs

• Inquiry into homelessness in Australia
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs will inquire into and report on homelessness in Australia
• Constitutional roundtable on fixed four-year parliamentary terms
The Committee will hold a public Constitutional Roundtable on the morning of Thursday, 7 November 2019, to discuss fixed four-year terms for the House of Representatives.

Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue

• Inquiry into the Commissioner of Taxation Annual Report 2018-19
The Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue will inquire into and report on the Commissioner of Taxation Annual Report 2018-19.
• Inquiry into the Tax Treatment of Employee Share Schemes
The Committee will inquire into and report on the effectiveness of the 2015 Employee Share Scheme (ESS) changes.
• Inquiry into the Development of the Australian Corporate Bond Market

The Committee will inquire into and report on the Development of the Australian Corporate Bond Market.

Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy

• Inquiry into the current circumstances, and the future need and potential for dispatchable energy generation and storage capability in Australia
The House Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy has been asked to inquire and report on the current circumstances, and the future need and potential for dispatchable energy generation and storage capability in Australia.
• Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill 2020 and Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2020
The House Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy has been asked to review and report on the Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill 2020 and Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2020

Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit

• Governance in the stewardship of public resources: Inquiry into Auditor-General’s Reports 11, 31, 39 (2019-20) and 2 and 9 (2020-21)
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit is conducting an inquiry into matters contained and associated with Auditor-General's Reports 11, 31, 39 (2019-20) and 2 and 9 (2020-21)
• Regulatory Activities: Inquiry into Auditor-General’s Reports 33, 47, 48 (2019-20) and 5 and 8 (2020-21)
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit is conducting an inquiry into matters contained and associated with Auditor-General's Reports 33, 47, 48 (2019-20) and 5 and 8 (2020-21)
• Review of the Auditor-General Act 1997
Review of the Auditor-General Act 1997

Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Family Law System

• Joint Select Committee on Australia's Family Law System

Joint Select Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme

• Implementation of the National Redress Scheme
The Joint Select Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme was appointed pursuant to a resolution of the Senate on 9 September 2019, as amended and agreed by the House of Representatives on 10 September 2019 and agreed as amended by the Senate on 11 September 2019.

Joint Select Committee on Road Safety

• Inquiry into Road Safety

Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters

• Inquiry on the future conduct of elections operating during times of emergency situations

Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade

• Inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2019-20

The Defence Sub-committee is currently looking at the 2019-20 Annual Report of the Department of Defence.

• Inquiry into certain aspects of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Annual Report 2019-20 - child and forced marriage.

The Human Rights Sub-committee is currently looking at the 2019-20 Annual Report of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

• Inquiry into certain aspects of the Department of Foreign Affairs Annual Report 2019-20 - Myanmar

The Foreign Affairs and Aid Sub-committee is currently looking at the 2019-20 Annual Report of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

• Inquiry into expanding membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

The Committee will examine the merits of expanding membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The CPTPP has currently has a membership of 11 countries, including Australia.

 

• Inquiry into strengthening Australia’s relationships with countries in the Pacific region

The Committee shall examine the conditions necessary to strengthen Australia's relationships with the countries of the Pacific region to meet current and emerging opportunities and risks facing the region

 

• Inquiry into the human rights of women and girls in the Pacific
The Human Rights Sub-Committee will review key initiatives in the Pacific that enhance opportunities for women and girls
• Inquiry into Australia activating greater trade and investment with Pacific island countries
The Committee will examine the conditions necessary to activate greater trade and investment with countries of the Pacific region to the benefit of Australia and our Pacific neighbours.


• Remediation of PFAS-related impacts ongoing scrutiny and review
The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade initiated under its annual report powers an inquiry into the elimination and remediation of PFAS-related impacts in and around defence bases.

Joint Standing Committee on Migration

• Inquiry into Australia's skilled migration program
The Joint Standing Committee on Migration will inquire into and report on Australia's skilled migration program.

Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia

• Inquiry into the destruction of 46,000 year old caves at the Juukan Gorge in the Pilbara region of Western 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 NBN and the experiences of small businesses

An inquiry into the business case for the National Broadband Network (NBN) and the experiences of small businesses.

Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories

• Inquiry into economic, social and environmental sustainability in the Indian Ocean Territories
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories will inquire into and report on economic, social and environmental sustainability in the Indian Ocean Territories
• Availability and access to enabling communications infrastructure in Australia's external territories
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories will inquire into and report on the availability and access to enabling communications infrastructure in Australia's external territories
• 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

• Independent Assessments
• NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
• NDIS Workforce
• General issues around the implementation and performance of the NDIS

Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth

• Inquiry into the prudential regulation of investment in Australia’s export industries
On Wednesday, 17 February 2021, the Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth resolved to inquire into and report on the prudential regulation of investment in Australia’s export industries.

Joint Standing Committee on Treaties

• New   Minamata Convention on Mercury
This inquiry will inquire into and report on the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
• New   OCCAR Managed Programmes Participation Agreement
This inquiry will inquire into and report on the Framework Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en Matière d’Armement (OCCAR)) for the Participation of Australia in OCCAR-Managed Programmes.

• Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
This inquiry will inquire into and report on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
• Certain Aspects of the Treaty-making Process in Australia
This inquiry will inquire into and report on Certain Aspects of the Treaty-making Process in Australia.

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services

• Mobile payment and digital wallet financial services
• Regulation of the use of financial services such as credit cards and digital wallets for online gambling in Australia
• Oversight of ASIC, the Takeovers Panel and the Corporations Legislation No.1 of the 46th Parliament

The role of the Committee is to monitor the activities of ASIC, the Takeovers Panel and the Corporations Legislation.

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights

• ParentsNext: examination of Social Security (Parenting payment participation requirements - class of persons) instrument 2021

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security

• New   Review of the re-listing of Jama’at Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) and the listing of Neo-Jama’at Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB) as terrorist organisations under the Criminal Code
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 and report its comments and recommendations to each House of the Parliament before the end of the applicable disallowance period for the House. The disallowance period is 15 sitting days from the day the regulation is tabled.
• Review of the Migration and Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening Information Provisions) Bill 2020
The Migration and Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening Information Provisions) Bill 2020 (the Bill) amends both the Migration Act 1958 (the Migration Act) and the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (the Citizenship Act). The Bill amends the Migration Act to protect disclosure of confidential information provided by gazetted intelligence and law enforcement agencies where the information is used for decisions made to refuse or cancel a visa on character grounds, or revoke or set aside such decisions (Protected Information).
• Review of the relisting of Hizballah's External Security Organisation as a terrorist organisation under the Criminal Code
On 11 May 2021 the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security commenced a review of the relisting of Hizballah's External Security Organisation as a terrorist organisation under the Criminal Code Act 1995.

Section 102.1 of the Criminal Code Act 1995 provides that the Committee may review a regulation which lists an organisation as a terrorist organisation and report its comments and recommendations to each House of the Parliament before the end of the applicable disallowance period for the House. The disallowance period is 15 sitting days from the day the regulation is tabled.
• Review of the Intelligence Oversight and Other Legislation Amendment (Integrity Measures) Bill 2020
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security has commenced a review into the Intelligence Oversight and Other Legislation Amendment (Integrity Measures) Bill 2020. The bill review was referred to the Committee by the Hon. Christian Porter MP, Attorney-General.
• Review of the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020 and Statutory Review of the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has commenced reviews into the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020 and the operation, effectiveness and implications of the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018. The bill review was referred to the Committee by the Hon Christian Porter MP, Attorney-General.
• Inquiry into extremist movements and radicalism in Australia
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has commenced an Inquiry into extremist movements and radicalism in Australia with terms of reference from the Minister for Home Affairs. The requested reporting date from the Minister is April 2021.
• Review of the Surveillance Legislation Amendment (Identify and Disrupt) Bill 2020
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has commenced a review into the Surveillance Legislation Amendment (Identify and Disrupt) Bill 2020. The bill review was referred to the Committee by the Hon Peter Dutton MP, Minister for Home Affairs.
• Inquiry into national security risks affecting the Australian higher education and research sector
This inquiry into national security risks affecting the Australian higher education and research sector was referred by the Minister for Home Affairs.
• Review of the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (High Risk Terrorist Offenders) Bill 2020
• Review of Administration and Expenditure No. 19 (2019–20) – Australian Intelligence Agencies
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security is required under Section 29(1)(a) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001, to conduct an annual review of the administration, expenditure and financial statements of the ASIO, ASIS, AGO, DIO, ASD and ONI.
• Review of Part 14 of the Telecommunications Act 1997 – Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms
The Telecommunications Act 1997 requires the Committee to review the operation of Part 14 of that Act, to the extent that it was amended by the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2017—Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms.
• Review of AFP Powers
Under section 29(1)(bb)(i)(ii) and (iii) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001, it is a function of the PJCIS to review, by 7 January 2021, the operation, effectiveness and implications of:
• Division 3A of Part IAA of the Crimes Act 1914 (which provides for police powers in relation to terrorism) and any other provision of the Crimes Act 1914 as it relates to that Division; and,
• Divisions 104 and 105 of the Criminal Code (which provide for control orders and preventative detention orders in relation to terrorism) and any other provision of the Criminal Code Act 1995 as it relates to those Divisions.

The Committee is also conducting a review into the operation, effectiveness and implications of Division 105A of the Criminal Code (which provides for continuing detention orders) and any other provision of that Code as far as it relates to that Division.

The PJCIS has commenced these reviews as one inquiry.


• Review of Administration and Expenditure No. 18 (2018-2019) - Australian Intelligence Agencies
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security is required under Section 29(1)(a) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001, to conduct an annual review of the administration, expenditure and financial statements of the ASIO, ASIS, AGO, DIO, ASD and ONA.
• Review of the amendments made by the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Act 2018
The Committee is required under Section 187N of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 to review amendments made to Commonwealth legislation by the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Act 2018 and to complete its review by 30 September 2020.

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement

• Vaccine related fraud and security risks
• Operation of the Australian Crime Commission Amendment (Special Operations and Special Investigations) Act 2019
To inquire into and report on the operation of the Australian Crime Commission Amendment (Special Operations and Special Investigations) Act 2019.
• Examination of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Annual Report 2019-20
Pursuant to s 7(1)(f) of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement Act 2010.  
• Examination of the Australian Federal Police Annual Report 2019-20
Pursuant to s 7(1)(f) of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement Act 2010.  
• COVID-19, criminal activity and law enforcement

Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity

• Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner 2019–20

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works

• New   Expansion of the National Sea Simulator at the Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville, QLD
• Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Construction of National Collections Building, Black Mountain Science and Innovation Park, ACT
To inquire into and report on Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Construction of National Collections Building, Black Mountain Science and Innovation Park, ACT
• Inquiry into Home Affairs 101 George Street Parramatta Fit-Out
• United States Force Posture Initiatives Northern Territory Training Areas and Ranges Upgrades
• Christmas Island Stormwater, Landslide and Rockfall Mitigation Works Project
• North Queensland Mid-Term Refresh Program: RAAF Base Townsville, Townsville Field Training Area and HMAS Cairns