The Joint Standing Committee on Migration is one of several joint committees administered by the House of Representatives, and is established by a resolution of appointment which was passed by the House of Representatives on 23 July 2025 and the Senate on 24 July 2025.
The Committee may inquire and report on regulations made or proposed to be made under the Migration Act 1958, any proposed changes to the Migration Act 1958 and any related acts, and other matters relating to migration as may be referred to it by a Minister or either House of the Parliament.
The committee consists of 10 members, 3 Members of the House of Representatives to be nominated by the Government Whip or Whips, 3 Members of the House of Representatives to be nominated by the Opposition Whip or Whips or by any minority group or independent Member, 2 Senators to be nominated by the Leader of the Government in the Senate, 1 Senator to be nominated by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and 1 Senator to be nominated by any minority group or independent Senator.