Community Affairs References Committee

• Provision of general practitioner and related primary health services to outer metropolitan, rural, and regional Australians
• 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
• Centrelink's compliance program

Economics Legislation Committee

• New   Financial Accountability Regime Bill 2021 [Provisions] and Financial Services Compensation Scheme of Last Resort Levy Bill 2021 [Provisions] and related bills

Economics References Committee

• Sterling Income Trust
• The Australian manufacturing industry
• Unlawful underpayment of employees' remuneration
• Australia’s oil and gas reserves
• Australia’s sovereign naval shipbuilding capability

Environment and Communications Legislation Committee

• ABC and SBS complaints handling
• 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

• Oil and gas exploration and production in the Beetaloo Basin
• 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 References Committee

• The administration and expenditure of funding under the Urban Congestion Fund (UCF)
• The planning, construction and management of the Western Sydney Airport project
• 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

• Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Approval of Overseas Service) Bill 2020

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee

• Australia’s engagement in Afghanistan

Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee

• Constitution Alteration (Freedom of Expression and Freedom of the Press) 2019

Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee

• The performance and integrity of Australia’s administrative review system
• The adequacy and efficacy of Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime
• 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

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

Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee

• Water Legislation Amendment (Inspector-General of Water Compliance and Other Measures) Act 2021
• The fisheries quota system
• The future of Australia’s aviation sector, in the context of COVID-19 and conditions post pandemic

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 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 Economics

• Inquiry into the implications of common ownership and capital concentration in Australia
• 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 2020
• Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report 2020
• 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.


• Inquiry into the Fair Work Commission Annual Report 2019-20
Standing Order 215(c) allows the Committee to inquire into the annual reports of departments and authorities within its areas of responsibility, as set out in the schedule presented by the Speaker.

The Fair Work Commission’s Annual Reports stand referred to the Committee in accordance with this schedule. The Committee resolved to conduct an inquiry into the Fair Work Commission Annual Report 2019-20 on 1 September 2021.

• Inquiry into the Indigenous Business Australia Annual Report 2019-20
Standing Order 215(c) allows the Committee to inquire into the annual reports of departments and authorities within its areas of responsibility, as set out in the schedule presented by the Speaker.

Indigenous Business Australia’s Annual Reports stand referred to the Committee in accordance with this schedule. The Committee resolved to conduct an inquiry into the Indigenous Business Australia Annual Report 2019-20 on 1 September 2021.

• Inquiry into the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency Annual Report 2019-20
Standing Order 215(c) allows the Committee to inquire into the annual reports of departments and authorities within its areas of responsibility, as set out in the schedule presented by the Speaker.

The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency’s Annual Reports stand referred to the Committee in accordance with this schedule. The Committee resolved to conduct an inquiry into the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency Annual Report 2019-20 on 1 September 2021.

Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs

• How the corporate sector establishes models of best practice to foster better engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers

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 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 constitutional reform and referendums
The Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs is inquiring into the 2019-20 annual report of the Attorney-General's Department, having particular regard to constitutional reform and referendums.

Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue

• Inquiry into housing affordability and supply in Australia
The Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue will inquire into and report on the contribution of tax and regulation on housing affordability and supply in Australia.

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.
• Inquiry into the Australian Local Power Agency Bill 2021 and Australian Local Power Agency (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2021
The House Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy has been asked to review and report on the Australian Local Power Agency Bills 2021 and Australian Local Power Agency (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2021

Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit

• Commonwealth investments to achieve policy objectives: Inquiry into Auditor-General Reports Nos. 14, 26, 28 and 47 (2020-21)
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit is conducting an inquiry into matters contained and associated with Auditor-General's Reports 14, 26, 28 and 47 (2020-21).
• Implementation of COVID-19 measures: Inquiry into Auditor-General Reports Nos. 20, 22, 23, 24 and 39 (2020-21)
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit is conducting an inquiry into matters contained and associated with Auditor-General's Reports 20, 22, 23, 24 and 39 (2020-21).
• Inquiry into alternative financing mechanisms
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit is conducting an inquiry into the use of alternative financing mechanisms in government expenditure.
• Inquiry into the Defence Major Projects Report 2019-20
Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit is conducting an inquiry into matters contained and associated with Auditor-General’s Report 19 (2020-21)
• Inquiry into Commonwealth Financial Statements 2019-20
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit is conducting an inquiry into matters contained and associated with Auditor-General's Reports 25 and 40 (2020-21)

• 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)
• Review of the Auditor-General Act 1997
Review of the Auditor-General Act 1997

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

• Candidate Qualification Checklist

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 and Trade Annual Report 2019-20
On 24 February 2021, the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade adopted an inquiry into the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Annual Report 2019-20.
• 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
• 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

• Ending Indefinite and Arbitrary Immigration Detention Bill 2021

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 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

• Current Scheme Implementation and Forecasting for the NDIS
• 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   Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education
This inquiry will inquire into and report on the Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education (Paris, 25 November 2021).

• New   US UK Exchange of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information Agreement (ENNPIA)
This inquiry will inquire into and report on the Agreement between the Government of Australia, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Government of the United States of America for the Exchange of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (Canberra, 22 November 2021).

• EU Tariff-Rate Quotas Following Withdrawal of UK – European Union
This inquiry will inquire into and report on the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Union and Australia pursuant to Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions on all the Tariff-Rate Quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union.

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services

• 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 Intelligence and Security

• New   Review of the National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 1) Bill 2021
On 25 November 2021 the Honourable Karen Andrews MP, Minister for Home Affairs referred the National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 1) Bill 2021 to the Committee for inquiry and report.
• Review of Administration and Expenditure No. 20 (2020–21) – 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 ASIO, ASIS, AGO, DIO, ASD and ONI.
Submissions are requested by 11 February 2022.

• Review of the Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) Act 2019
The Committee is required under Section 29(cc) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001 to review the provisions of the Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) Act 2019 by 31 July 2022.
• Review of the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Act 2018
The Committee is required by Section 70 of the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Act 2018 to commence a review into the operation, effectiveness and implications of the provisions by 10 December 2021.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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 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 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

• Impact of illicit drugs being traded online
• Criminal Code Amendment (Sharing of Abhorrent Violent Material) Act 2019
• Law enforcement capabilities in relation to child exploitation

This inquiry is examining law enforcement capabilities in relation to child exploitation.

• Vaccine related fraud and security risks

Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity

• Expansion of ACLEI’s jurisdiction and the corruption vulnerabilities of law enforcement agencies’ contracted services

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works

• Department of Health - Fit-out of Existing Premises, Sirius Building, Woden, ACT
To inquire into and report on the Department of Health - Fit-out of Existing Premises, Sirius Building, Woden, ACT

• Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority - Transformation of Reef HQ Aquarium

To inquire into and report on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority - Transformation of Reef HQ Aquarium

• Department of Defence – Facilities to support LAND 19 Phase 7B Short Range Ground Base Air Defence, RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia
To inquire into and report on the Department of Defence – Facilities to support LAND 19 Phase 7B Short Range Ground Base Air Defence, RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia