27–30 March 2023
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House of Representatives
Bills initiated in the House
The following Bills were initiated:
- Australia Day Bill 2023 – introduced 27 March 2023, Private Member’s Bill
- Interactive Gambling Amendment (Credit Card Ban and Acknowledgement of Losses) Bill 2023 – introduced 27 March 2023, Private Member’s Bill
- Online Safety Amendment (Breaking Online Notoriety) Bill 2023 – introduced 27 March 2023, Private Member’s Bill
- Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Cheaper Batteries) Bill 2023 – introduced 27 March 2023, Private Member’s Bill
- Australia Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill 2023 – introduced 29 March 2023, Government Bill
- Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus) Bill 2023 – introduced 29 March 2023, Government Bill
- Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023 – introduced 29 March 2023, Government Bill
- Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 – introduced 29 March 2023, Government Bill
- Family Law Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2023 – introduced 29 March 2023, Government Bill
- National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 2) Bill 2023 – introduced 29 March 2023, Government Bill
- Nature Repair Market Bill 2023 – introduced 29 March 2023, Government Bill
- Nature Repair Market (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2023 – introduced 29 March 2023, Government Bill
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Child Support Measures) Bill 2023 – introduced 29 March 2023, Government Bill
- Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) Bill 2023 – introduced 30 March 2023, 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 2022 – date for closure of submissions to be advised
- Review of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Annual Report 2022 – date for closure of submissions to be advised
- Review of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Annual Report 2022 – date for closure of submissions to be advised
Reports of House Committees
No new reports were tabled.
Senate
Bills initiated in the Senate
The following Bills were initiated:
- Fair Work Amendment (Right to Disconnect) Bill 2023 [No. 2] – introduced 27 March 2023, Private Senator’s Bill
- Digital Assets (Market Regulations) Bill 2023 – introduced 29 March 2023, Private Senator’s Bill
- Ending Poverty in Australia (Antipoverty Commission) Bill 2023 – introduced 30 March 2023, Private Senator’s Bill
New inquiries of Senate Committees
The following new inquiries were announced:
Community Affairs References Committee
- Assessment and support services for people with ADHD – submissions due by 9 June 2023
Economics Legislation Committee
- Digital Assets (Market Regulation) Bill 2023 – submissions due by 19 May 2023
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Refining and Improving Our Tax System) Bill 2023 – submissions due by 13 April 2023
Education and Employment Legislation Committee
- Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023 [Provisions] – submissions due by 14 April 2023
Education and Employment References Committee
- Potential impacts of the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave Scheme on small businesses and their employees – date for closure of submissions to be advised
Environment and Communications Legislation Committee
- Nature Repair Market Bill 2023 and Nature Repair Market (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2023 – submissions due by 1 June 2023
Environment and Communications References Committee
- Greenwashing – submissions due by 8 June 2023
Finance and Public Administration References Committee
- Administration of the referendum into an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice – submissions due by 24 April 2023
Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee
- Criminal Code Amendment (Prohibition of Nazi Symbols) Bill 2023 – submissions due by 18 April 2023
Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee
- The operation of Commonwealth Freedom of Information (FOI) Laws – submissions due by 5 June 2023
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee
- Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2023 [Provisions] – submissions due by 13 April 2023
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee
- Australia’s preparedness to host Commonwealth, Olympic and Paralympic Games – submissions due by 28 April 2023
Reports of Senate Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Procedure Committee
- Report No. 1 of 2023 – tabled 31 March 2023
Scrutiny of Bills Committee
- Scrutiny Digest 4 of 2023 – tabled 30 March 2023
Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation Committee
- Delegated Legislation Monitor 4 of 2023 – tabled 30 March 2023
Selection of Bills Committee
- Report No. 4 of 2023 – tabled 30 March 2023
Joint Committees
New inquiries of Joint Committees
The following new inquiries were announced:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum Committee
- Inquiry into the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum – submissions due by 21 April 2023
Intelligence and Security Committee
- Review of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill 2023 – submissions due by 21 April 2023
- Review of the National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 2) Bill 2023 – submissions due by 6 April 2023
Public Works Committee
- Airservices Australia – Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Facilities, Navigation Aids and Digital Aerodrome Services project, Western Sydney International Airport – submissions due by 10 May 2023
Reports of Joint Committees
The following reports were tabled:
Intelligence and Security Committee
- Advisory Report on Item 250 of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2022 – tabled 29 March 2023
National Anti-Corruption Commission Committee
- Report on proposed recommendations for appointments to the National Anti-Corruption Commission – tabled 29 March 2023
Northern Australia Committee
- Cyclone Reinsurance Pool: First Report – tabled 27 March 2023
Public Accounts and Audit Committee
- Report 494: Inquiry into the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s crisis management arrangements – tabled 29 March 2023
Public Works Committee
- Department of Defence – Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airfield Upgrade Project and other works – tabled 28 March 2023
Treaties Committee
- Report 208: International Labour Organization Convention concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work (No. 190) – tabled 29 March 2023
Laws passed
The following Bills passed both Houses last week:
- National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Bill 2023
- Royal Commissions Amendment (Enhancing Engagement) 2023
- Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023
- Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing the Gender Pay Gap) Bill 2023
The following Bills received assent by the Governor-General between the close of business on 24 March and the close of business on 31 March 2023:
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