22–25 May 2023
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House of Representatives
Bills initiated in the House
The following new Bills were initiated:
- Broadcasting Services Amendment (Prohibition of Gambling Advertisements) Bill 2023 – introduced 22 May 2023, Private Member’s Bill
- Criminal Code Amendment (Prohibition of Nazi Symbols) Bill 2023 [No. 2] – introduced 22 May 2023, Private Member’s Bill
- Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority Amendment (Disclosure of Information) Bill 2023 – introduced 24 May 2023, Government Bill
- Health Insurance Amendment (Professional Services Review Scheme) Bill 2023 – introduced 24 May 2023, Government Bill
- Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports Amendment (Animal Welfare) Bill 2023 – introduced 24 May 2023, Government Bill
- Migration Amendment (Giving Documents and Other Measures) Bill 2023 – introduced 24 May 2023, Government Bill
- Creative Australia Bill 2023 – introduced 25 May 2023, Government Bill
- Creative Australia (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2023 – introduced 25 May 2023, Government Bill
- Customs Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Oil) Bill 2023 – introduced 25 May 2023, Government Bill
- Excise Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Oil) Bill 2023 – introduced 25 May 2023, Government Bill
- Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Subsidy) Bill 2023 – introduced 25 May 2023, Government Bill
- Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Safety Net) Bill 2023 – introduced 25 May 2023, Government Bill
- Student Loans (Overseas Debtors Repayment Levy) Amendment Bill 2023 – introduced 25 May 2023, Government Bill
- Trade Support Loans Amendment Bill 2023 – introduced 25 May 2023, Government Bill
- Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 2) Bill 2023 – introduced 25 May 2023, Government Bill
New inquiries of House Committees
The following new inquiries were announced:
Employment, Education and Training Committee
- Inquiry into the use of generative artificial intelligence in the Australian education system – submissions due by 14 July 2023
Health, Aged Care and Sport Committee
- Diabetes in Australia – submissions due by 31 August 2023
Reports of House Committees
The following new report was tabled:
Petitions Committee
- Report No. 10 – tabled 22 May 2023
Senate
Bills initiated in the Senate
The Senate did not sit last week.
New inquiries of Senate Committees
The following new inquiry was announced:
Environment and Communications Legislation Committee
- Excise Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Oil) Bill 2023 [Provisions] and Customs Tariff Amendment (Product Stewardship for Oil) Bill 2023 [Provisions] – submissions due by 1 June 2023
Reports of Senate Committees
The following new reports were tabled:
Community Affairs References Committee
- Ending the postcode lottery: Addressing barriers to sexual, maternity and reproductive healthcare in Australia – tabled out of session 25 May 2023
Economics Legislation Committee
- Progress report: Inquiry into the Treasury Laws Amendment (2023 Measures No. 1) Bill 2023 [Provisions] – tabled out of session 26 May 2023
Environment and Communications References Committee
- Progress report: Inquiry into the impacts and management of feral horses in the Australian Alps – tabled out of session 23 May 2023
Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee
- Criminal Code Amendment (Prohibition of Nazi Symbols) Bill 2023 – tabled out of session 18 May 2023
Joint Committees
New inquiries of Joint Committees
No new inquiries were announced.
Reports of Joint Committees
The following new reports were tabled:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum Committee
- Advisory report on the Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023 – tabled 23 May 2023
Intelligence and Security Committee
- Advisory report on the National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 2) Bill 2023 – tabled 23 May 2023
Public Accounts and Audit Committee
- Budget Day Statement on the 2023-24 Draft Estimates for the Australian National Audit Office and the Parliamentary Budget Office – tabled 9 May 2023
Laws Passed
As at the close of business on 25 May 2023, there are no Bills that have passed both Houses awaiting assent by the Governor‑General.
No Bills received assent by the Governor-General between the close of business of 15 May 2023 and the close of business on 25 May 2023.
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