17 December 2025

Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (Joint)
Papua New Guinea – Australia Mutual Defence Treaty (the Pukpuk Treaty)

This inquiry will examine the Papua New Guinea - Australia Mutual Defence Treaty (the Pukpuk Treaty).

19 December 2025

Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (Joint)
Inquiry into strengthening Australia’s trade and investment relations with Africa

The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade is conducting an inquiry into strengthening Australia's trade and investment relations with Africa.

Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee (Senate)
Australia’s youth justice and incarceration system

5 January 2026

Joint Standing Committee on Migration (Joint)
Inquiry into the value of skilled migration to Australia

The Joint Standing Committee on Migration is conducting an inquiry into the value of skilled migration to Australia.

7 January 2026

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works (Joint)
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade—Refurbishment of Australian High Commission Staff Residential Compound, Konedobu, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

To inquire into and report on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade —Refurbishment of Australian High Commission Staff Residential Compound, Konedobu, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority—Great Barrier Reef Aquarium Redevelopment project, Townsville, Queensland

To inquire into and report on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority—Great Barrier Reef Aquarium Redevelopment project, Townsville, Queensland
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts—Proposed Fit-out of New Leased Premises at One City Hill, Canberra City

To inquire into and report on the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts—Proposed Fit-out of New Leased Premises at Once City Hill, Canberra City

15 January 2026

Education and Employment Legislation Committee (Senate)
Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025 and a related bill

16 January 2026

Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth (Joint)
Creating sustainable economic growth in rural and regional Australia

On 3 September 2025 the Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, referred an inquiry into Creating sustainable economic growth in rural and regional Australia.

20 January 2026

Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (Joint)
Inquiry into the role of Australia's international development program in preventing conflict

The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade is conducting an inquiry into the role of Australia's international development program in preventing conflict.
Inquiry into gender equality as a national security and economic security imperative

The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade is conducting an inquiry into gender equality as a national security and economic security imperative.

23 January 2026

Community Affairs Legislation Committee (Senate)
Aged care - review of legislative instruments

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee (Senate)
Effectiveness of Sanctions against the Russian Federation

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (Joint)
Review of the listing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a state sponsor of terrorism under the Criminal Code

On the 27th of November 2025 the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was listed as a state sponsor of terrorism under the Criminal Code.

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (the Committee) has commenced a review into the listing.

Standing Committee of Privileges (Senate)
Department of Parliamentary Services handling of documents and communications

Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science (House)
Inquiry into the Australian Tyre Industry

The Committee will inquire into and report on the current state of the Australian tyre industry, and any challenges and opportunities for the industry within the context of a circular economy.

29 January 2026

Education and Employment Legislation Committee (Senate)
Fair Work Amendment (Right to Work from Home) Bill 2025

30 January 2026

Community Affairs Legislation Committee (Senate)
Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025

Community Affairs References Committee (Senate)
The Transition of the Commonwealth Home Support Program to the Support at Home Program

Finance and Public Administration References Committee (Senate)
Financial support for state and territory infrastructure projects

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee (Senate)
Democracy and human rights in Myanmar

The state of democracy and human rights in Myanmar, with specific consideration of the phased elections to be held from December, and the barriers to a return to an inclusive civilian democratic government.

Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (Joint)
Inquiry into the administration of the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia (Joint)
Preparing for emerging industries across Northern Australia

Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee (Senate)
State of Australia’s aviation sector and its ability to deliver reliable and affordable services to rural, regional and remote communities

Standing Committee on Economics (House)
Inquiry into Schemes, Digital Wallets and Innovation in the Payments Sector

The House Standing Committee on Economics is conducting an inquiry into digital payment schemes and emerging technologies.

Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs (House)
Inquiry into the relationship between domestic, family and sexual violence and suicide


The Committee is inquiring into the relationship between domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) victimisation and suicide, and how more accurate data and trends on DFSV deaths can be obtained.

3 February 2026

Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport (House)
Inquiry into Local Government Funding and Fiscal Sustainability

The inquiry will examine the financial relationship between local government and other levels of government in Australia, with a particular emphasis on funding mechanisms and fiscal sustainability.

6 February 2026

Community Affairs Legislation Committee (Senate)
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025

Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme (Joint)
Inquiry into the continuing operation of the National Redress Scheme

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


Standing Committee on Petitions (House)
Inquiry into the standing orders relating to petitions

On 4 November 2025 the Committee resolved to inquire, report and provide recommendations on the work of the Standing Committee on Petitions in the 48th Parliament as relates to the the Terms of Reference.

13 February 2026

Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee (Senate)
Offshore processing and resettlement arrangements

19 February 2026

Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee (Senate)
Rural, regional and remote Medicare access and funding

27 February 2026

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee (Senate)
Defence Amendment (Sexual Assault Prevention, Intervention and Response Commission) Bill 2025

Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee (Senate)
Review of the National Emergency Declaration Act 2020

Standing Committee on Employment, Workplace Relations, Skills and Training (House)
Inquiry into the operation and adequacy of the National Employment Standards

The Committee will inquire into and report on the operation and adequacy of the National Employment Standards.

Standing Committee on Primary Industries (House)
Inquiry into factors shaping social licence and economic development outcomes in critical minerals projects across Australia

28 February 2026

Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters (Joint)
Inquiry into the 2025 federal election

The Committee will inquire into and report on all aspects of the conduct of the 2025 federal election.

6 March 2026

Community Affairs References Committee (Senate)
Impact of microplastics and other toxics on human health

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services (Joint)
Small business insurance

27 March 2026

Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee (Senate)
Illegal tobacco crisis in Australia

30 June 2026

Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Joint)
Annual Report No.1 of the 48th Parliament

The committee presents an annual report to the Parliament on its activities during the year, including an examination of the annual reports of the NDIA, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and any other matters the committee considers relevant.

31 July 2026

Community Affairs References Committee (Senate)
Support at Home Program