1–4 August 2022
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House of Representatives
Bills initiated in the House
The following Bills were initiated:
- Ending Indefinite and Arbitrary Immigration Detention Bill 2022 – introduced 1 August 2022, Private Member’s Bill
- Restoring Territory Rights Bill 2022 – introduced 1 August 2022, Private Member’s Bill
- Defence, Veterans’ and Families’ Acute Support Package Bill 2022 – introduced 3 August 2022, Government Bill
- Narcotic Drugs (Licence Charges) Amendment Bill 2022 – introduced 3 August 2022, Government Bill
- Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 2) Bill 2022 – introduced 3 August 2022, Government Bill
New inquiries of House Committees
No new inquiries were announced.
Reports of House Committees
No new reports were tabled.
Senate
Bills initiated in the Senate
The following Bills were initiated:
- Australian Education Legislation Amendment (Prohibiting the Indoctrination of Children) Bill 2020 – this Private Senator’s Bill, which lapsed on the prorogation of the previous Parliament, was revived by being restored to the Notice Paper on 3 August 2022
- Health Legislation Amendment (Medicare Compliance and Other Measures) Bill 2022 – introduced 3 August 2022, Government Bill
- Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Benefit to Australia) Bill 2020 – this Private Senator’s Bill, which lapsed on the prorogation of the previous Parliament, was revived by being restored to the Notice Paper on 3 August 2022
- Plebiscite (Future Migration Level) Bill 2018 – this Private Senator’s Bill, which lapsed on the prorogation of the previous Parliament, was revived by being restored to the Notice Paper on 3 August 2022
- Public Sector Superannuation Salary Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 – introduced 3 August 2022, Government Bill
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Enhancing Pensioner and Veteran Workforce Participation) Bill 2022 – introduced 3 August 2022, Private Senator’s Bill
- Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Fight for Australia’s Coastline) Bill 2022 – introduced 4 August 2022, Private Senator’s Bill
New inquiries of Senate Committees
The following new inquiries were announced:
Community Affairs Legislation Committee
- Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 – submissions due 10 August 2022
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Enhancing Pensioner and Veteran Workforce Participation) – submissions due 17 August 2022
Education and Employment Legislation Committee
- Fair Work Amendment (Paid and Domestic Violence Leave Bill) 2022 – submissions due 19 August 2022
Environment and Communications References Committee
- Australia’s extinction crisis – submissions due 31 August 2022
- Oil and gas exploration and production in the Beetaloo Basin – submissions due 31 August 2022
Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee
- Missing and murdered First Nations women and children – date for closure of submissions to be advised
Reports of Senate Committees
The following new reports were tabled:
Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee
- Annual reports No. 1 and 2 of 2022 – tabled 4 August 2022
Selection of Bills Committee
- Report No. 3 of 2022 – tabled 4 August 2022
Joint Committees
New inquiries of Joint Committees
The following new inquiries were announced:
Law Enforcement Committee
- Law enforcement capabilities in relation to child exploitation – date for closure of submissions to be advised
Parliamentary Standards Committee
- Joint Select Committee on Parliamentary Standards 47th Parliament – submissions due 9 September 2022
Public Works Committee
- AIR7000 Phase 1B Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Facilities Project – submissions due 16 September 2022
- Proposed Fit-out of New Leased Premises at 6 Parramatta Square – submissions due 16 September 2022
Treaties Committee
- Agreement between Australia and Japan concerning the Facilitation of Reciprocal Access and Cooperation between the Australian Defence Force and the Self-Defense Forces of Japan – date for closure of submissions to be advised
- Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United States of America on Access to Electronic Data for the Purpose of Countering Serious Crime – date for closure of submissions to be advised
- Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement – submissions due 19 August 2022
- Free Trade Agreement between Australia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – date for closure of submissions to be advised
- Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education – date for closure of submissions to be advised
Reports of Joint Committees
No new reports were tabled.
Laws passed
The following Bills completed passage through both Houses during the week ending 5 August 2022:
- Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response) Bill 2022
- Public Sector Superannuation Salary Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
- Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 1) Bill 2022
No Bills received assent by the Governor-General between the close of business on 1 August and the close of business on 4 August 2022.
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