14–17 September 2026
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House of Representatives
Bills initiated in the House
The following new Bills were initiated:
- Clean Energy Finance Corporation Amendment (Protecting Australian Farmland) Bill 2026 – introduced 14 September 2026, Private Member’s Bill
- Housing Legislation Amendment (National Definition of Affordable Housing) Bill 2026 – introduced 14 September 2026, Private Member’s Bill
- Red Lines Package Omnibus Bill 2026 – introduced 14 September 2026, Private Member’s Bill
- Child Support and Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Ending Financial Abuse in the Child Support Scheme No. 1) Bill 2026 – introduced 17 September 2026, Government Bill
- Private Health Insurance (National Joint Replacement Register Levy) Amendment Bill 2026 – introduced 17 September 2026, Government Bill
- Sport Legislation Amendment (World Anti-Doping Code Implementation) Bill 2026 – introduced 17 September 2026, Government Bill
Explanatory memoranda are available on the Bill page.
New inquiries of House Committees
No new inquiries were announced.
Reports of House Committees
The following new reports were tabled:
Health, Aged Care and Disability Committee
- Report on the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia – tabled 14 September 2026
Petitions Committee
Report No. 15 – tabled 14 September 2026
Procedure Committee
- Inquiry into disrespectful behaviour towards other Members in the Chamber – tabled 14 September 2026
Selection Committee
- Report No. 16 – tabled 16 September 2026
Senate
Bills initiated in the Senate
The following new Bills were initiated:
- Environment and Other Legislation Amendment (Fast Tracking Coal, Gas and Oil Projects) Bill 2026 – introduced 14 September 2026, Private Member’s Bill
- Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans’ Allied Health Care) Bill 2026 – introduced 15 September 2026, Private Member’s Bill
- Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans’ Healthcare Without Caps) Bill 2026 – introduced 15 September 2026, Private Member’s Bill
- Red Lines Package Omnibus Bill 2026 [No. 2] – introduced 15 September 2026, Private Member’s Bill
Explanatory memoranda are available on the Bill page.
New inquiries of Senate Committees
The following new inquiries were announced:
Community Affairs Legislation Committee
- Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) – submissions due 25 September 2026
- Child Support and Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Ending Financial Abuse in the Child Support Scheme No. 1) Bill 2026 – submissions due 2 October 2026
- Private Health Insurance (National Joint Replacement Register Levy) Amendment Bill 2026 – submissions due 28 September 2026
Economics References Committee
- Mortgage Offset Accounts – submissions due 30 October 2026
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs funded health treatment – submissions due 2 October 2026
Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee
- Customs and Other Legislation Amendment (Illicit Tobacco Enforcement Modernisation and Other Measures) Bill 2026 – submissions due 25 September 2026
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee
- Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program – submissions due 6 October 2026
Reports of Senate Committees
The following new reports were tabled:
Community Affairs References Committee
- Epilepsy in Australia – tabled 17 September 2026
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee
- Management of Defence estate assets: Interim report – tabled 16 September 2026
Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee
- MRH-90 Taipan helicopter incident – tabled 17 September 2026
Scrutiny of Bills Committee
- Scrutiny Digest 12 of 2026 – tabled 16 September 2026
Selection of Bills Committee
- Report No. 12 of 2026 – tabled 17 September 2026
Joint Committees
New inquiries of Joint Committees
The following new inquiries were announced:
Public Accounts and Audit Committee
- Inquiry into Commonwealth entities’ approach to cybersecurity and IT controls –submissions due 16 October 2026
- Inquiry into the Australian Taxation Office’s management of small business collectable debt – submissions due 16 October 2026
- Inquiry into the Department of Defence’s Collins Class Submarines Life of Type Extension project – submissions due 16 October 2026
Reports of Joint Committees
The following new reports were tabled:
Public Accounts and Audit Committee
- Report 516: Inquiry into Commonwealth financial statements 2023–24 and 2024–25 – tabled 16 September 2026 (House), 17 September 2026 (Senate)
- Report 517: Annual report 2025–26 – tabled 16 September 2026 (House), 17 September 2026 (Senate)
Treaties Committee
- Report 235 – tabled 16 September 2026
Laws passed
As at the close of business on 17 September 2026, the following Bills had passed both Houses and were awaiting assent by the Governor-General:
- Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Bill 2026
- Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 1) Bill 2026
- Defence Legislation Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 2) Bill 2026
Between the close of business on 10 September 2026 and the close of business on 18 September 2026, the following Bills received assent by the Governor-General:
- Biosecurity Amendment (Improving Operational Efficiency) Bill 2026
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Misconduct and Other Measures) Bill 2026
- Wine and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
- Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026
- Knox Class Action (Facilitation) Bill 2026
- Major Sporting Events (Indicia and Images) Protection Amendment Bill 2026
- Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026
- Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) (Extending Support and Strengthening Safety) Bill 2026
Explanatory memoranda are available on the Bill page.
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