12–16 February 2024
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House of Representatives
Bills initiated in the House
The following new Bills were initiated:
- Criminal Code Amendment (Telecommunications Offences for Suicide Related Material—Exception for Lawful Voluntary Assisted Dying) Bill 2024 – introduced 12 February 2024, Private Members Bill
- Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Foreign Entities Bill 2024 – introduced 12 February 2024, Private Members Bill
- Autonomous Sanctions Amendment Bill 2024 – introduced 15 February 2024, Government Bill
- Broadcasting Services Amendment (Community Television) Bill 2024 – introduced 15 February 2024, Government Bill
- Competition and Consumer Amendment (Fair Go for Consumers and Small Business) Bill 2024 – introduced 15 February 2024, Government Bill
- Fair Work Amendment Bill 2024 – introduced 15 February 2024, Government Bill
- Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Legislation Amendment (Safety and Other Measures) Bill 2024 – introduced 15 February 2024, Government Bill
- Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Military Invalidity Payments Means Testing) Bill 2024 – introduced 15 February 2024, Government Bill
New inquiries of House Committees
No new inquiries were announced.
Reports of House Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Appropriations and Administration Committee
- Report No. 28: Additional Estimates 2023-24 – tabled 13 February 2024
Petitions Committee
- Report No. 20: Petitions and Ministerial Responses – tabled 12 February 2024
Privileges and Members’ Interests Committee
- Report concerning the registration and declaration of Members’ interests during 2023 – tabled 15 February 2024
Selection Committee
- Report No. 22 - Amended: Committee and delegation business and private Members’ business – tabled 14 February 2024
Senate
Bills initiated in the Senate
No new Bills were initiated.
New inquiries of Senate Committees
No new inquiries were announced.
Reports of Senate Committees
No new Committee reports were tabled.
Joint Committees
New inquiries of Joint Committees
No new inquiries were announced.
Reports of Joint Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Intelligence and Security Committee
- Annual Report of Committee Activities 2022-2023 – tabled 12 February 2024
Laws Passed
As at the close of business on Friday 16 February, the following Bills have passed both Houses and are awaiting assent by the Governor‑General.
- Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023
- Migration Amendment (Strengthening Employer Compliance) Bill 2023
As at the close of business on Friday 16 February, no new bills have received assent by the Governor-General.
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