5–9 February 2018
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Bills initiated in the House
The following Bills were initiated:
- Fair Work Amendment (Improving National Employment Standards) Bill 2018 – introduced 5 February 2018, Private Member's Bill
- Australian Passports Amendment (Identity-matching Services) Bill 2018 – introduced 7 February 2018, Government Bill
- Identity-matching Services Bill 2018 – introduced 7 February 2018, Government Bill
- Road Vehicle Standards Bill 2018 – introduced 7 February 2018, Government Bill
- Road Vehicle Standards Charges (Imposition–Customs) Bill 2018 – introduced 7 February 2018, Government Bill
- Road Vehicle Standards Charges (Imposition–Excise) Bill 2018 – introduced 7 February 2018, Government Bill
- Road Vehicle Standards Charges (Imposition–General) Bill 2018 – introduced 7 February 2018, Government Bill
- Road Vehicle Standards (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2018 – introduced 7 February 2018, Government Bill
- Treasury Laws Amendment (2018 Measures No. 1) Bill 2018 – introduced 7 February 2018, Government Bill
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Black Economy Taskforce Measures No. 1) Bill 2018 –introduced 7 February 2018, Government Bill
- Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2017-2018 – introduced 8 February 2018, Government Bill
- Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2017-2018 – introduced 8 February 2018, Government Bill
- Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Fees Imposition Amendment (Near-new Dwelling Interests) Bill 2018 – introduced 8 February 2018, Government Bill
- Treasury Laws Amendment (2018 Measures No. 2) Bill 2018 – introduced 8 February 2018, Government Bill
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing Affordability Measures No. 2) Bill 2018 – introduced 8 February 2018, Government Bill
New inquiries of House Committees
The following new inquiries were announced:
Economics Committee
- Review of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Annual Report 2017 – no date for submissions announced
- Review of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Annual Report 2017 – no date for submissions announced
- Review of the Australian Securities & Investments Commission Annual Report 2017 – no date for submissions announced
Reports of House Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Agriculture and Water Resources Committee
- Making every drop count – tabled out of session 20 December 2017
Environment and Energy Committee
- Powering our future: Inquiry into modernising Australia's electricity grid – tabled 5 February 2018
Indigenous Affairs Committee
- The power of education: From surviving to thriving educational opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait – tabled out of session 15 December 2017
Regional Development and Decentralisation Select Committee
- Interim Report: Select Committee on Regional Development and Decentralisation – tabled 5 February 2018
SENATE
Bills initiated in the Senate
The following Bills were initiated:
- Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Amendment (Debt Ceiling) Bill 2018 – introduced 6 February 2018, Private Senator's Bill
- Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Commitments for Australian Citizenship and Other Measures) Bill 2018 – introduced 7 February 2018, Private Senator's Bill
New inquiries of Senate Committees
The following new inquiries were announced:
Economics Legislation Committee
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Bill 2017 – submissions close 23 February 2018
Economics References Committee
- Selection process for a national radioactive waste management facility in South Australia – submissions close 3 April 2018
Education and Employment References Committee
- Work health and safety of workers in the offshore petroleum industry – no date for submissions announced
Environment and Communications Legislation Committee
- Clean Energy Finance Corporation Amendment (Carbon Capture and Storage) Bill 2017 – submissions close 13 March 2018
- National Broadcasters Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Transparency) Bill 2017 –submissions close 28 February 2018
Reports of Senate Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Community Affairs Legislation Committee
- Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2017 Measures No. 1) Bill 2017 and related bill – tabled out of session 2 February 2018
Community Affairs References Committee
- Interim report: Value and affordability of private health insurance and out-of-pocket medical costs – tabled out of session 15 December 2017
- Second interim report: Value and affordability of private health insurance and out-of-pocket medical costs – tabled out of session 18 December 2017
- Value and affordability of private health insurance and out-of-pocket medical costs – tabled out of session 19 December 2017
Economics Legislation Committee
- Financial Sector Legislation Amendment (Crisis Resolution Powers and Other Measures) Bill 2017 [Provisions] – tabled 9 February 2018
- Treasury Laws Amendment (National Housing and Homelessness Agreement) Bill 2017 [Provisions] – tabled 6 February 2018
Education and Employment Legislation Committee
- Migration Amendment (Skilling Australians Fund) Bill 2017, and the Migration (Skilling Australians Fund) Charges Bill 2017 [Provisions] – tabled 9 February 2018
Environment and Communications References Committee
- Shark mitigation and deterrent measures – tabled out of session 12 December 2017
Finance and Public Administration References Committee
- Appropriateness and effectiveness of the objectives, design, implementation and evaluation of the Community Development Program (CDP) – tabled out of session 14 December 2017
- Delivery of National Outcome 4 of the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their Children – tabled out of session 15 December 2017
Future of Public Interest Journalism Select Committee
- Report – tabled 5 February 2018
Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee
- Proceeds of Crime Amendment (Proceeds and Other Matters) Bill 2018 [Provisions] – tabled 7 February 2018
Regulations and Ordinances Committee
- Delegated legislation monitor 1 of 2018 – tabled 7 February 2018
Scrutiny of Bills Committee
- Scrutiny digest 1 of 2018 – tabled 7 February 2018
Selection of Bills Committee
- Report No. 15 of 2017 – tabled 7 December 2017
- Report No. 1 of 2018 – tabled 8 February 2018
JOINT COMMITTEES
New inquiries of Joint Committees
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee
- Review of the Defence Annual Report 2016-17 – submissions close 23 March 2018
Reports of Joint Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Human Rights Committee
- Report 1 of 2018 – tabled 7 February 2018
Public Accounts and Audit Committee
- Report 469 Commonwealth performance framework – tabled 6 December 2017
Migration Committee
- Inquiry into Migrant Settlement Outcomes – tabled out of session 8 December 2017
National Disability Insurance Scheme Committee
- Provision of services under the NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention Approach – tabled out of session 7 December 2017
LAWS PASSED
The following Bills have now passed both Houses and are awaiting assent by the Governor-General:
- Regional Investment Corporation Bill 2018
- Statute Update (Smaller Government) Bill 2018
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Banking Executive Accountability and Related Measures) Bill 2018
The following Bills have now received assent by the Governor-General:
- Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2017
- First Home Super Saver Tax Bill 2017
- National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Quality and Safeguards Commission and Other Measures) Bill 2017
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing Affordability Measures No. 1) Bill 2017
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