20–23 August 2018
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Bills initiated in the House
The following Bills were initiated:
- Aged Care Amendment (Staffing Ratio Disclosure) Bill 2018 – introduced 20 August 2018, Private Member's Bill
- Family Law Amendment (Review of Government Support for Single Parents) Bill 2018 – introduced 20 August 2018, Private Member's Bill
- Restoring Territory Rights Bill 2018 – introduced 20 August 2018, Private Member's Bill
- Social Security Commission Bill 2018 – introduced 20 August 2018, Private Member's Bill
- My Health Records Amendment (Strengthening Privacy) Bill 2018 – introduced 22 August 2018, Government Bill
- Veterans' Entitlements Amendment Bill 2018 – introduced 22 August 2018, Government Bill
- Customs Amendment (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation) Bill 2018 – introduced 23 August 2018, Government Bill
- Customs Tariff Amendment (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation) Bill 2018 – introduced 23 August 2018, Government Bill
- Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Bill 2018 – introduced 23 August 2018, Government Bill
- Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2018 – introduced 23 August 2018, 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 No. 27 – tabled 20 August 2018
Select Committee on Intergenerational Welfare Dependence
- Discussion Paper – tabled 20 August 2018
Selection Committee
- Report No. 29 – tabled 22 August 2018
SENATE
Bills initiated in the Senate
The following Bills were initiated:
- Freedom of Information Legislation Amendment (Improving Access and Transparency) Bill 2018 – introduced 22 August 2018, Private Senator's Bill
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Improving the Energy Efficiency of Rental Properties) Bill 2018 – introduced 22 August 2018, Private Senator's Bill
- Australian Multicultural Bill 2018 – introduced 23 August 2018, Private Senator's Bill
- Social Security Legislation Amendment (Community Development Program) Bill 2018 – introduced 23 August 2018, Government Bill
- A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Amendment (Make Electricity GST Free) Bill 2017 – restored to Notice Paper 23 August 2018, Private Senator's Bill
New inquiries of Senate Committees
The following new inquiries were announced:
Community Affairs Legislation Committee
- My Health Records Amendment (Strengthening Privacy) Bill 2018 – submissions due 14 September 2018
- Social Security Legislation Amendment (Community Development Program) Bill 2018 – submissions due 21 September 2018
Community Affairs References Committee
- Support for Australia's thalidomide survivors – submissions due 21 September 2018
Environment and Communications Legislation Committee
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Improving the Energy Efficiency of Rental Properties) Bill 2018 – submissions due 28 September 2018
Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee
- Migration (Validation of Port Appointment) Bill 2018 – submissions due 30 August 2018
- Customs Amendment (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation) Bill 2018 [Provisions], Customs Tariff Amendment (Comprehensive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Implementation) Bill 2018 [Provisions] – submissions due 10 September 2018
- Freedom of Information Legislation Amendment (Improving Access and Transparency) Bill 2018 – submissions due 24 September 2018
- Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2018, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Bill 2018 – submissions due 28 September 2018
Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee
- Allegations concerning the inappropriate exercise of ministerial powers, with respect to the visa status of au pairs, and related matters – submissions due 31 August 2018
Reports of Senate Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Education and Employment References Committee
- Work health and safety of workers in the offshore petroleum industry – tabled 23 August 2018
Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee
- Modern Slavery Bill 2018 [Provisions] – tabled 24 August 2018
Regulations and Ordinances Committee
- Delegated legislation monitor 9 of 2018 – tabled 22 August 2018
Scrutiny of Bills Committee
- Scrutiny digest 9 of 2018 – tabled 22 August 2018
Selection of Bills Committee
- Report No. 9 for 2018 – tabled 23 August 2018
JOINT COMMITTEES
New inquiries of Joint Committees
The following new inquiry was announced:
Public Works Committee
- Land 4502 Phase 1 Additional CH-47F Chinook Facilities Project – submissions due 21 September 2018
Reports of Joint Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Human Rights Committee
- Report 8 of 2018 – tabled 21 August 2018
Public Works Committee
- Report 3/2018: Referrals made May 2018 – tabled 20 August 2018
Treaties Committee
- Report 181: Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership – tabled 22 August 2018
LAWS PASSED
The following Bills have now passed both Houses and are awaiting assent by the Governor-General:
- Biosecurity Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2018
- Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Foreign Media Ownership, Community Radio and Other Measures) Bill 2018
- Customs Amendment (Illicit Tobacco Offences) Bill 2018
- Enhancing Online Safety (Non-consensual Sharing of Intimate Images) Bill 2018
- Farm Household Support Amendment (Temporary Measures) Bill 2018
- Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2018
- Migration and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Integrity) Bill 2018
- Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Bill 2018
- Space Activities Amendment (Launches and Returns) Bill 2018
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Enterprise Tax Plan Base Rate Entities) Bill 2018
- Treasury Laws Amendment (2018 Measures No. 3) Bill 2018
No Bills received assent by the Governor-General.
Important: The material in Last week in Parliament is provided to clients as an early, interim view for general information only, and further analysis on the matter may be prepared by AGS. The material should not be relied upon for the purpose of a particular matter. Please contact AGS before any action or decision is taken on the basis of any of the material in this document.
To subscribe to our Last week in Parliament email service, Australian government agencies can contact ags@ags.gov.au.