14–17 August 2017
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Bills initiated in the House
The following Bills were initiated:
- Australian Bill of Rights Bill 2017 – introduced 14 August 2017, Private Member's Bill
- Electoral Amendment (Banning Foreign Political Donations) Bill 2017 - introduced 14 August 2017, Private Member's Bill
- Taxation Administration Amendment (Corporate Tax Entity Information) Bill 2017 - introduced 14 August 2017, Private Member's Bill
- Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Ensuring Integrity) Bill 2017 - introduced 16 August 2017, Government Bill
- Migration and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Integrity) Bill 2017 - introduced 16 August 2017, Government Bill
- Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2017 – introduced 17 August 2017, Government Bill
- Family Trust Distribution Tax (Primary Liability) Amendment (National Disability Insurance Scheme Funding) Bill 2017 – introduced 17 August 2017, Government Bill
- Fringe Benefits Tax Amendment (National Disability Insurance Scheme Funding) Bill 2017 – introduced 17 August 2017, Government Bill
- Income Tax Rates Amendment (National Disability Insurance Scheme Funding) Bill 2017 – introduced 17 August 2017, Government Bill
- Income Tax (TFN Withholding Tax (ESS)) Amendment (National Disability Insurance Scheme Funding) Bill 2017 – introduced 17 August 2017, Government Bill
- Medicare Levy Amendment (National Disability Insurance Scheme Funding) Bill 2017 – introduced 17 August 2017, Government Bill
- Nation-Building Funds Repeal (National Disability Insurance Scheme Funding) Bill 2017 – introduced 17 August 2017, Government Bill
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Cashless Debit Card) Bill 2017 – introduced 17 August 2017, Government Bill
- Superannuation (Excess Non-concessional Contributions Tax) Amendment (National Disability Insurance Scheme Funding) Bill 2017 – introduced 17 August 2017, Government Bill
- Superannuation (Excess Untaxed Roll-over Amounts Tax) Amendment (National Disability Insurance Scheme Funding) Bill 2017 – introduced 17 August 2017, Government Bill
- Taxation (Trustee Beneficiary Non-disclosure Tax) (No. 1) Amendment (National Disability Insurance Scheme Funding) Bill 2017 – introduced 17 August 2017, Government Bill
- Taxation (Trustee Beneficiary Non-disclosure Tax) (No. 2) Amendment (National Disability Insurance Scheme Funding) Bill 2017 – introduced 17 August 2017, Government Bill
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Untainting Tax) (National Disability Insurances Scheme Funding) Bill 2017 – introduced 17 August 2017, Government Bill
New inquiries of House Committees
No new inquiries were announced.
Reports of House Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Petitions Committee
- Report 13 - tabled 14 August 2017
Selection of Bills Committee
- Report No. 15 - tabled 16 August 2017
SENATE
Bills initiated in the Senate
The following Bills were initiated:
- Taxation Administration Amendment (Corporate Tax Entity Information) Bill 2017 – introduced 14 August 2017, Private Senator's Bill
- Defence Amendment (Fair Pay for Members of the ADF) Bill 2017 – introduced 16 August 2017, Private Senator's Bill
New inquiries of Senate Committees
The following new inquiries were announced:
Community Affairs Legislation Committee
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Cashless Debit Card) Bill 2017 – no date for submissions announced
Community Affairs References Committee
- Availability and accessibility of diagnostic imaging equipment around Australia – no date for submissions announced
Economics Legislation Committee
- Medicare Levy Amendment (National Disability Insurance Scheme Funding) Bill 2017 and 10 related bills – submissions due 8 September 2017
Education and Employment Legislation Committee
- Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Ensuring Integrity) Bill 2017 – submissions due 8 September 2017
Finance and Public Administration References Committee
- Arrangements for the postal survey – submissions due 10 November 2017
- Digital delivery of government services – no date for submissions announced
Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee
- Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2017 – no date for submissions announced
- Migration and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Integrity) Bill 2017 – no date for submissions announced
Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee
- Law of Contempt – no date for submissions announced
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee
- The integrity of the water market in the Murray-Darling Basin – submissions due 28 September 2017
Reports of Senate Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Economics References Committee
- Australian dairy industry: Rebuilding trust and a fair market for farmers – tabled 17 August 2017
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee
- Interim report: Impact of Defence training activities and facilities on rural and regional communities – tabled on 14 August 2017
- Suicide by veterans and ex-service personnel – tabled on 15 August 2017
Regulations and Ordinances Committee
- Monitor No. 9 of 2017 – tabled 14 August 2017
- Monitor No. 10 of 2017 – tabled 16 August 2017
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee
- Regional Investment Corporation Bill 2017 (Provisions) – tabled 14 August 2017
Scrutiny of Bills Committee
- Scrutiny digest 9 of 2017 – tabled 16 August 2017
Selection of Bills Committee
- Report No. 9 of 2017 – tabled 17 August 2017
Strengthening Multiculturalism Committee
- Final Report – tabled 17 August 2017
JOINT COMMITTEES
New inquiries of Joint Committees
The following new inquiries were announced:
Treaties Committee
- OECD/G20 Tax Measures BEPS – submissions due 8 September 2017
Trade and Investment Growth Committee
- Inquiry into the trade system and the digital economy – submissions due 12 October 2017
Reports of Joint Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Intelligence and Security Committee
- Review of administration and expenditure: No. 15 (2015-2016) – Australian intelligence agencies – tabled on 15 August 2017
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee
- Modern slavery and global supply chains: Interim report – tabled on 17 August 2017
Human Rights Committee
- Report 8 of 2017 – tabled on 15 August 2017
National Disability Insurance Scheme Committee
- Provision of services under the NDIS for people with psychological disabilities related to mental health condition – tabled on 15 August 2017
Public Works Committee
- Report 6/2017 – tabled 14 August 2017
LAWS PASSED
The following Bills have now passed both Houses and are awaiting assent by the Governor-General:
- Competition and Consumer Amendment (Misuse of Market Power) Bill 2017
- Education and Training Legislation Repeal Bill 2017
- Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Amendment Bill 2017
- Petroleum and Other Fuels Reporting Bill 2017
- Petroleum and Other Fuels Reporting (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2017
- Public Governance and Resources Legislation Amendment (No. 1) Bill 2017
- Statute Update (Winter 2017) Bill 2017
- Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Measures No. 4) Bill 2017
The following bills have received assent by the Governor-General:
- Australian Immunisation Register and Other Legislation Amendment 2017
- Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposal and Other Measures) Bill 2017
- Customs Tariff Amendment (Tobacco Duty Harmonisation) Bill 2017
- Education Legislation Amendment (Provider Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2017
- Excise Tariff Amendment (Tobacco Duty Harmonisation) Bill 2017
- Fair Work Amendment (Corrupting Benefits) Bill 2017
- Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2017
- Safe Work Australia Amendment (Role and Functions) Bill 2017
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