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Red Imported Fire Ants in Australia
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Australian winegrape purchases code of conduct
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The fisheries quota system
Export Control Bill 2019 and related bills [provisions]
Australia's general aviation industry
Customs Legislation Amendment (Commercial Greyhound Export and Import Prohibition) Bill 2021
Project known as the Iron Boomerang
Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports Amendment (Animal Welfare) Bill 2023
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2023 [Provisions]
Adequacy of Australia’s biosecurity measures and response preparedness, in particular with respect to foot-and-mouth disease
Fisheries quota system
Biosecurity Amendment (Advanced Compliance Measures) Bill 2023 [Provisions]
Agriculture Legislation Amendment (Streamlining Administration) Bill 2019
Export Market Development Grants Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 [provisions]
Civil Aviation (Unmanned Aircraft Levy) Bill 2020 and Civil Aviation Amendment (Unmanned Aircraft Levy Collection and Payment) Bill 2020 [Provisions]
Export Control Amendment (Banning Cotton Exports to Ensure Water Security) Bill 2019
Biosecurity Amendment (Traveller Declarations and Other Measures) Bill 2020 [Provisions]
Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Amendment (Dairy Cattle Export Charge) Bill 2020 [Provisions]
Water Legislation Amendment (Inspector-General of Water Compliance and Other Measures) Act 2021
Performance of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Importance of a viable, safe, sustainable and efficient road transport industry
The provision of rescue, firefighting and emergency response at Australian airports
Feasibility of a National Horse Traceability Register for all horses
The future of Australia’s aviation sector, in the context of COVID-19 and conditions post pandemic
Transport Security Amendment (Serious Crime) Bill 2020
Identification of leading practices in ensuring evidence-based regulation of farm practices that impact water quality outcomes in the Great Barrier Reef
Policy, regulatory, taxation, administrative and funding priorities for Australian shipping
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Board and Other Improvements) Bill 2019 [Provisions]
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
Biosecurity Amendment (Enhanced Risk Management) Bill 2021 [provisions]
Definitions of meat and other animal products
Performance of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, and in particular its report on the June 2017 crash of a flight conducted on behalf of Angel Flight Australia
Performance of Australia's dairy industry and the profitability of Australian dairy farmers since deregulation in 2000
Farm Household Support Amendment (Relief Measures) Bill (No. 1) 2019 [Provisions]
Performance of Airservices Australia
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2019 [provisions] and the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Regulatory Levies) Amendment Bill 2019 [provisions]
The independence of regulatory decisions made by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA)
The provision of rescue, firefighting and emergency response at Australian airports
The integrity of the water market in the Murray-Darling Basin
Regulatory requirements that impact on the safe use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, Unmanned Aerial Systems and associated systems.
The operation, regulation and funding of air route service delivery to rural, regional and remote communities
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Streamlining Regulation) Bill 2018
The need for regulation of mobility scooters, also known as motorised wheelchairs
Australia's rail industry
Regulatory approaches to ensure the safety of pet food
Air Services Amendment Bill 2018
Food Standards Amendment (Fish Labelling) Bill 2015
Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Bill 2018
Water Amendment Bill 2018
Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Bill 2016
Road Vehicle Standards Bill 2018 and related bills [provisions]
Airports Amendment Bill 2016 [Provisions]
Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Amendment Bill 2017 [Provisions]
Regional Investment Corporation Bill 2017 (Provisions)
Seafood and seafood products
Aspects of road safety in Australia
Water Amendment (Review Implementation and Other Measures) Bill 2015 [Provisions]
State of Australia's rail industry
Effect of market consolidation on the red meat processing sector
Increasing use of so-called Flag of Convenience shipping in Australia
Airport and aviation security
Future role and contribution of regional capitals to Australia
Australian grape and wine industry
Transport Security Amendment (Serious or Organised Crime) Bill 2016 [Provisions]
Infrastructure Australia Amendment (Cost Benefit Analysis and Other Measures) Bill 2014
Decision to commit funding to the Perth Freight Link project
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Removing Re-approval and Re-registration) Bill 2014
Land Transport Infrastructure Amendment Bill 2014
Effect of market consolidation on the red meat processing sector
Increasing use of so-called Flag of Convenience shipping in Australia
Shipping Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 [Provisions]
Voice for Animals (Independent Office of Animal Welfare) Bill 2015
Criminal Code Amendment (Animal Protection) Bill 2015
Performance of Airservices Australia
Australian grain networks
Australia's transport energy resilience and sustainability
Current and future arrangements for the marketing of Australian sugar
Future role and contribution of regional capitals to Australia
Industry structures and systems governing the imposition of and disbursement of marketing and research and development (R&D) levies in the agricultural sector
Biosecurity Bill 2014 and related Bills
Rural Research and Development Legislation Amendment Bill 2014
Infrastructure Australia Amendment Bill 2013
The current requirements for labelling of seafood and seafood products
Role of public transport in delivering productivity outcomes
Industry structures and systems governing levies on grass-fed cattle
Implications of the restriction on the use of fenthion on Australia’s horticultural industry
Future of the beekeeping and pollination service industries in Australia
The proposed importation of potatoes from New Zealand
The effect on Australian ginger growers of importing fresh ginger from Fiji
The effect on Australian pineapple growers of importing fresh pineapple from Malaysia
Qantas' future as a strong national carrier supporting jobs in Australia
The ownership arrangements of grain handling
Beef Imports into Australia
Biosecurity Bill 2012 and the Inspector-General of Biosecurity Bill 2012
Voice for Animals (Independent Office of Animal Welfare) Bill 2013 [No. 2]
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Public Hearing
Monday 19 November 2018, Parliament House, Canberra, Program - (
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Monday 3 December 2018, Parliament House, Canberra, Program - (
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Answers to Questions on Notice
Answers to Questions taken on Notice by Mr Bill McKinley, Chief of Staff, Australian Trucking Association, at a public hearing on 19 November 2018. Received on Friday 30 November 2018 - (
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Answers to Questions taken on Notice by the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities at a public hearing on19 November 2018. Received on Friday 21 December 2018 - (
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Answers to Questions taken on Notice by the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities at a public hearing on 3 December 2018. Received on Friday 21 December 2018 - (
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Tabled Documents
Regulatory Impact Statement extracts (heavy vehicles), tabled by the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities at a public hearing on 3 December 2018 - (
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In this section
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Appropriations, Staffing and Security
Community Affairs
Economics
Education and Employment
Environment and Communications
Finance and Public Administration
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
Legal and Constitutional Affairs
Measuring Outcomes for First Nations Communities
PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances)
Privileges
Procedure
Publications
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport
Annual Reports
Additional estimates 2024–25
Annual reports (No. 1 of 2025)
Illegal Logging Prohibition Amendment (Strengthening Measures to Prevent Illegal Timber Trade) Bill 2024 [Provisions]
National Organic Standard Bill 2024
Sydney Airport Demand Management Amendment Bill 2024 [Provisions]
Recent reports
Shutdown of the 3G mobile network
Additional estimates 2023-24
Agriculture (Biosecurity Protection) Levies Bill 2024 [Provisions] and related bills
Impact and mitigation of aircraft noise
Airline Passenger Protections (Pay on Delay) Bill 2024
Annual reports (No. 2 of 2023)
Annual reports (No. 1 of 2024)
Annual reports (No. 2 of 2024)
Budget estimates 2024–25
Red Imported Fire Ants in Australia
Inquiries lapsed
Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Bill 2023 [Provisions] and related bills
Australian winegrape purchases code of conduct
Lapsed inquiries
Budget Estimates 2023-24
Role of the Committee
Australia’s preparedness to host Commonwealth, Olympic and Paralympic Games
Annual reports (No. 1 of 2023)
Upcoming hearings
Bank closures in regional Australia
The feasibility of a National Horse Traceability Register for all horses
The policy, regulatory, taxation, administrative and funding priorities for Australian shipping
Performance of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority
The fisheries quota system
Export Control Bill 2019 and related bills [provisions]
Australia's general aviation industry
Customs Legislation Amendment (Commercial Greyhound Export and Import Prohibition) Bill 2021
Project known as the Iron Boomerang
Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports Amendment (Animal Welfare) Bill 2023
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2023 [Provisions]
Adequacy of Australia’s biosecurity measures and response preparedness, in particular with respect to foot-and-mouth disease
Fisheries quota system
Biosecurity Amendment (Advanced Compliance Measures) Bill 2023 [Provisions]
Agriculture Legislation Amendment (Streamlining Administration) Bill 2019
Export Market Development Grants Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 [provisions]
Civil Aviation (Unmanned Aircraft Levy) Bill 2020 and Civil Aviation Amendment (Unmanned Aircraft Levy Collection and Payment) Bill 2020 [Provisions]
Export Control Amendment (Banning Cotton Exports to Ensure Water Security) Bill 2019
Biosecurity Amendment (Traveller Declarations and Other Measures) Bill 2020 [Provisions]
Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Amendment (Dairy Cattle Export Charge) Bill 2020 [Provisions]
Water Legislation Amendment (Inspector-General of Water Compliance and Other Measures) Act 2021
Performance of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Importance of a viable, safe, sustainable and efficient road transport industry
The provision of rescue, firefighting and emergency response at Australian airports
Feasibility of a National Horse Traceability Register for all horses
The future of Australia’s aviation sector, in the context of COVID-19 and conditions post pandemic
Transport Security Amendment (Serious Crime) Bill 2020
Identification of leading practices in ensuring evidence-based regulation of farm practices that impact water quality outcomes in the Great Barrier Reef
Policy, regulatory, taxation, administrative and funding priorities for Australian shipping
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Board and Other Improvements) Bill 2019 [Provisions]
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
Biosecurity Amendment (Enhanced Risk Management) Bill 2021 [provisions]
Definitions of meat and other animal products
Performance of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, and in particular its report on the June 2017 crash of a flight conducted on behalf of Angel Flight Australia
Performance of Australia's dairy industry and the profitability of Australian dairy farmers since deregulation in 2000
Farm Household Support Amendment (Relief Measures) Bill (No. 1) 2019 [Provisions]
Performance of Airservices Australia
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2019 [provisions] and the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Regulatory Levies) Amendment Bill 2019 [provisions]
The independence of regulatory decisions made by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA)
The provision of rescue, firefighting and emergency response at Australian airports
The integrity of the water market in the Murray-Darling Basin
Regulatory requirements that impact on the safe use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, Unmanned Aerial Systems and associated systems.
The operation, regulation and funding of air route service delivery to rural, regional and remote communities
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Streamlining Regulation) Bill 2018
The need for regulation of mobility scooters, also known as motorised wheelchairs
Australia's rail industry
Regulatory approaches to ensure the safety of pet food
Air Services Amendment Bill 2018
Food Standards Amendment (Fish Labelling) Bill 2015
Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Bill 2018
Water Amendment Bill 2018
Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Bill 2016
Road Vehicle Standards Bill 2018 and related bills [provisions]
Airports Amendment Bill 2016 [Provisions]
Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Amendment Bill 2017 [Provisions]
Regional Investment Corporation Bill 2017 (Provisions)
Seafood and seafood products
Aspects of road safety in Australia
Water Amendment (Review Implementation and Other Measures) Bill 2015 [Provisions]
State of Australia's rail industry
Effect of market consolidation on the red meat processing sector
Increasing use of so-called Flag of Convenience shipping in Australia
Airport and aviation security
Future role and contribution of regional capitals to Australia
Australian grape and wine industry
Transport Security Amendment (Serious or Organised Crime) Bill 2016 [Provisions]
Infrastructure Australia Amendment (Cost Benefit Analysis and Other Measures) Bill 2014
Decision to commit funding to the Perth Freight Link project
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Removing Re-approval and Re-registration) Bill 2014
Land Transport Infrastructure Amendment Bill 2014
Effect of market consolidation on the red meat processing sector
Increasing use of so-called Flag of Convenience shipping in Australia
Shipping Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 [Provisions]
Voice for Animals (Independent Office of Animal Welfare) Bill 2015
Criminal Code Amendment (Animal Protection) Bill 2015
Performance of Airservices Australia
Australian grain networks
Australia's transport energy resilience and sustainability
Current and future arrangements for the marketing of Australian sugar
Future role and contribution of regional capitals to Australia
Industry structures and systems governing the imposition of and disbursement of marketing and research and development (R&D) levies in the agricultural sector
Biosecurity Bill 2014 and related Bills
Rural Research and Development Legislation Amendment Bill 2014
Infrastructure Australia Amendment Bill 2013
The current requirements for labelling of seafood and seafood products
Role of public transport in delivering productivity outcomes
Industry structures and systems governing levies on grass-fed cattle
Implications of the restriction on the use of fenthion on Australia’s horticultural industry
Future of the beekeeping and pollination service industries in Australia
The proposed importation of potatoes from New Zealand
The effect on Australian ginger growers of importing fresh ginger from Fiji
The effect on Australian pineapple growers of importing fresh pineapple from Malaysia
Qantas' future as a strong national carrier supporting jobs in Australia
The ownership arrangements of grain handling
Beef Imports into Australia
Biosecurity Bill 2012 and the Inspector-General of Biosecurity Bill 2012
Voice for Animals (Independent Office of Animal Welfare) Bill 2013 [No. 2]
Scrutiny of Bills
Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation
Selection of Bills
Senators' Interests
Senate committee evidence, parliamentary privilege and Royal Commissions
Senate Committee Membership
Senate Committees: Upcoming Public Hearings
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