Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit

• Inquiry into procurement at Services Australia and the National Disability Insurance Agency
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit will inquire into and report on matters contained in or related to the Independent Review of Services Australia and NDIA Procurement and Contracting (the 'Watt review') and the conduct of entities or persons considered by the Watt review.
• Inquiry into the Annual Performance Statements 2021–22
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit will inquire into and report on matters contained in and associated with Auditor-General Report No. 13 of 2022-23: Audits of the Annual Performance Statements of Australian Government Entities, 2021–22.
• Inquiry into the Defence Major Projects Report 2020-21 and 2021-22 and Procurement of Hunter Class Frigates
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit will inquire into and report on matters contained in and associated with Auditor-General Report No. 13 2021–22: 2020–21 Major Projects Report, Auditor-General Report No.12 2022–23: 2021–22 Major Projects Report and Auditor-General Report No. 21 2022-23: Department of Defence's Procurement of Hunter Class Frigates.
• Inquiry into Commonwealth Financial Statements 2021–22

The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit will inquire into and report on matters contained in and associated with Auditor-General Report No. 8 of 2022-23: Audits of the Financial Statements of Australian Government Entities for the Period Ended 30 June 2022.

• Commonwealth procurement: Inquiry into Auditor-General Reports 6, 15, 30, 42 (2021-22) and 5 (2022-23)
• Inquiry into Commonwealth grants administration

Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia

• Northern Australia Workforce Development
• Cyclone Reinsurance Pool

Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs

• Inquiry into the application of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in Australia

Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters

• Inquiry into the 2022 federal election
On 5 August 2022 the Special Minister of State, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, asked the Committee to inquire into and report on all aspects of the conduct of the 2022 federal election.

Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade

• Inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2021–22
The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade is conducting an inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2021–22.
• Inquiry into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors

The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade has commenced an inquiry into the post COVID-19 recovery of Australia’s tourism and international education sectors.

 

• Inquiry into the rights of women and children
The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade has commenced an inquiry into matters related to the rights of women and children.
• Inquiry into supporting democracy in our region

The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade has commenced an inquiry into matters related to supporting democracy in our region.

 

• Inquiry into the Defence Industry Security Program Auditor-General’s Report

The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade is conducting an inquiry into matters contained and associated with Auditor-General’s Report No. 4 (2021-22) Defence’s Contract Administration – Defence Industry Security Program.

Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme

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

Joint Standing Committee on Migration

• Migration, Pathway to Nation Building
• Ending Indefinite and Arbitrary Immigration Detention Bill 2022

Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories

• Inquiry into fostering and promoting the significance of Australia’s National Capital
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories has been asked to inquiry into and report on ways to foster and promote the significance of Australia’s National Capital.
• Inquiry into local governance on Norfolk Island
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories has been asked to inquire into and report on local government models and equitable revenue sources to support the Norfolk Island Regional Council.
• Review of the National Capital Authority Annual Report 2021-22

Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme

• Capability and Culture of the NDIA
• NDIS General Issues Inquiry

Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth

• Inquiry into Australia's transition to a green energy superpower
On 11 October 2022, following a referral from Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism, the Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth resolved to inquire into and report on Australia's transition to a green energy superpower.

Joint Standing Committee on Treaties

• Protocol Amending the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
The committee will examine the Protocol Amending the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
• Agreement between Australia and the Republic of Serbia on Social Security
The committee will examine the Agreement between Australia and the Republic of Serbia on Social Security
• Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste on Cooperation in the Field of Defence and the Status of Visiting Forces
• Treaty on Extradition between Australia and the Czech Republic

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services

• Inquiry into ASIC's capacity and capability to respond to reports of alleged misconduct
• Corporate Insolvency in Australia
• Oversight of ASIC, the Takeovers Panel and the Corporations Legislation
Ongoing statutory duties of the committee, consistent with subsection 243(a) of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001.

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights

• Inquiry into Australia's Human Rights Framework

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security

• 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.
• Review of post-sentence terrorism orders: Division 105A of the Criminal Code Act 1995
The Committee is required under section 29(bbaaa) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001 to review the operation, effectiveness and implications of Division 105A of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Criminal Code) and any other provision of the Criminal Code as it relates to that Division.
• Review of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill 2023
The Committee is reviewing the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill 2023 which would enable the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) to implement a consistent approach to issuing, maintaining and revoking Australia’s highest-level security clearances that ensures Australia’s most sensitive information, capability and secrets remain protected.
• Review of Administration and Expenditure No. 21 (2021–22) – 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 24 February 2023.

• 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 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.

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement

• Australia’s illicit drug problem: Challenges and opportunities for law enforcement
• Law enforcement capabilities in relation to child exploitation

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works

• Airservices Australia – Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Facilities, Navigation Aids and Digital Aerodrome Services project, Western Sydney International Airport
To inquire into and report on Airservices Australia — Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Facilities, Navigation Aids and Digital Aerodrome Services project, Western Sydney  International Airport
• Australian Institute of Marine Science — Remediation of AIMS Cape Cleveland Wharf, Queensland
To Inquire into and Report on the Australian Institute of Marine Science — Remediation of AIMS Cape Cleveland Wharf, Queensland