27–31 October 2014
House of Representatives
Bills initiated in the House
The following Bills were initiated:
- Telecommunications Amendment (Giving the Community Rights on Phone Towers) Bill 2014 – introduced 27 October 2014, Private Member's Bill
- Customs Amendment (Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation) Bill 2014 – introduced 29 October 2014, Government Bill
- Customs Tariff Amendment (Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation) Bill 2014 – introduced 29 October 2014, Government Bill
- Australian War Memorial Amendment Bill 2014 – introduced 30 October 2014, Government Bill
- Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2014 Measures No. 6) Bill 2014 – introduced 30 October 2014, Government Bill
- Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment (Data Retention) Bill 2014 – introduced 30 October 2014, Government Bill
New inquiries of House Committees
No new inquiries were announced.
Reports of House Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Agriculture and Industry Committee
- A clearer message for consumers: Report on the inquiry into country of origin labelling for food – tabled 27 October 2014
Economics Committee
- Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report 2013 (Third Report) – tabled 28 October 2014
Publications Committee
- Report 30 October 2014 – tabled 30 October 2014
Selection Committee
- Report No. 16 relating to the consideration of committee and delegation reports and private Members' business on Monday, 24 November 2014 – tabled 29 October 2014
Senate
Bills initiated in the Senate
The following Bills were initiated:
- Corporations Amendment (Publish What You Pay) Bill 2014 – introduced 28 October 2014, Private Senator's Bill
- Civil Law and Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 – introduced 29 October 2014, Government Bill
- Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2014 – introduced 29 October 2014, Government Bill
New inquiries of Senate Committees
The following new inquiries were announced:
Economics Legislation Committee
- Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2014 Measures No. 6) Bill 2014 – submissions due 14 November 2014
Economics References Committee
- Privatisation of state and territory assets and new infrastructure – submissions due 30 January 2015
Environment and Communications Legislation Committee
- Broadcasting and Other Legislation Amendment (Deregulation) Bill 2014 [Provisions] – submissions due 10 December 2014
- Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Deregulation) Bill 2014 and Telecommunications (Industry Levy) Amendment Bill 2014 [Provisions] – submissions due 10 December 2014
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee
- Customs Amendment (Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation) Bill 2014 and Customs Tariff Amendment (Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation) Bill 2014 – submissions due 13 November 2014
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee
- The potential use by the Australian Defence Force of unmanned air, maritime and land platforms – submissions due 6 February 2015
Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee
- Acts and Instruments (Framework Reform) Bill 2014 – submissions due 11 November 2014
- Australian Citizenship and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 – submissions due 6 November 2014
- Freedom of Information Amendment (New Arrangements) Bill 2014 – submissions due 6 November 2014
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Reference Committee
- Aspects of road safety in Australia – submissions due 27 February 2015
Reports of Senate Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Community Affairs Legislation Committee
- Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Amendment Bill 2014 [Provisions] – tabled 28 October 2014
Community Affairs References Committee
- Grandparents who take primary responsibility for raising their grandchildren – tabled 29 October 2014
Economics Legislation Committee
- Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2014 Measures No. 5) Bill 2014 [Provisions] – tabled 28 October 2014
Education and Employment Legislation Committee
- Higher Education and Research Reform Amendment Bill 2014 [Provisions] – tabled 28 October 2014
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee
- Australia's future activities and responsibilities in the Southern Ocean and Antarctic waters – tabled 29 October 2014
- Processes to support victims of abuse in Defence – tabled 31 October 2014
Regulations and Ordinances Committee
- Monitor No. 14 of 2014 – tabled 29 October 2014
Scrutiny of Bills Committee
- Alert Digest No. 14 of 2014 – tabled 29 October 2014
- Fourteenth report of 2014 – tabled 29 October 2014
- Further report relating to the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Foreign Fighters) Bill 2014 – tabled 29 October 2014
Selection of Bills Committee
- Report No. 14 for 2014 – tabled 30 October 2014
Joint Committees
New inquiries of Joint Committees
The following new inquiries were announced:
Intelligence and Security Committee
- Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill (No.1) 2014 – submissions due 10 November 2014
Public Works Committee
- Project AIR7000 Phase 2B – Maritime Patrol Aircraft Replacement Project – submissions due 12 December 2014
- Project AIR9000 Phase 7 – Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) Facilities Project – submissions due 12 December 2014
Treaties Committee
- Treaty tabled on 28 October 2014 – submissions due 28 November 2014
Reports of Joint Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Committee
- Progress report – tabled 27 October 2014
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee
- Review of the Defence Annual Report 2012–13 – tabled 28 October 2014
Human Rights Committee
- Fourteenth Report of the 44th Parliament – tabled 28 October 2014
Treaties Committee
- Report 144: Treaty tabled on 14 July 2014 – tabled 28 October 2014
Laws passed
The following Bills have now passed both Houses and are awaiting assent by the Governor-General:
- Albury-Wodonga Development Corporation (Abolition) Bill 2014
- Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Foreign Fighters) Bill 2014
- Dental Benefits Legislation Amendment Bill 2014
- Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Amendment Bill 2014
No new Bills have received assent by the Governor-General.
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