30 November – 3 December 2015
House of Representatives
Bills initiated in the House
The following Bills were initiated:
- Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Amendment (Strategic Assets) Bill 2015 – introduced 30 November 2015, Private Member's Bill
- Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Digital Radio) Bill 2015 – introduced 2 December 2015, Government Bill
- Communications Legislation Amendment (Deregulation and Other Measures) Bill 2015 – introduced 2 December 2015, Government Bill
- Criminal Code Amendment (Firearms Trafficking) Bill 2015 – introduced 2 December 2015, Government Bill
- Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Jobs for Families Child Care Package) Bill 2015 – introduced 2 December 2015, Government Bill
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Budget Repair) Bill 2015 – introduced 2 December 2015, Government Bill
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Family Measures) Bill 2015 – introduced 2 December 2015, Government Bill
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Family Payments Structural Reform and Participation Measures) Bill (No. 2) 2015 – introduced 2 December 2015, Government Bill
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2015 – introduced 2 December 2015, Government Bill
- Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Access Regime and NBN Companies) Bill 2015 – introduced 2 December 2015, Government Bill
- Telecommunications (Numbering Charges) Amendment Bill 2015 – introduced 2 December 2015, Government Bill
- Australian Crime Commission Amendment (National Policing Information) Bill 2015 – introduced 3 December 2015, Government Bill
- Competition and Consumer Amendment (Payment Surcharges) Bill 2015 – introduced 3 December 2015, Government Bill
- Corporations Amendment (Crowd-Sourced Funding) Bill 2015 – introduced 3 December 2015, Government Bill
- Fair Work Amendment (Remaining 2014 Measures) Bill 2015 – introduced 3 December 2015, Government Bill
- Income Tax (Attribution Managed Investment Trusts–Offsets) Bill 2015 – introduced 3 December 2015, Government Bill
- Income Tax Rates Amendment (Managed Investment Trusts) Bill 2015 – introduced 3 December 2015, Government Bill
- Insolvency Law Reform Bill 2015 – introduced 3 December 2015, Government Bill
- Medicare Levy Amendment (Attribution Managed Investment Trusts) Bill 2015 – introduced 3 December 2015, Government Bill
- Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2015 Measures No. 6) Bill 2015 – introduced 3 December 2015, Government Bill
- Tax Laws Amendment (Implementation of the Common Reporting Standard) Bill 2015 – introduced 3 December 2015, Government Bill
- Tax Laws Amendment (New Tax System for Managed Investment Trusts) Bill 2015 – introduced 3 December 2015, Government Bill
- Water Amendment (Review Implementation and Other Measures) Bill 2015 – introduced 3 December 2015, Government Bill
New inquiries of House Committees
The following new Committee inquiries were announced:
Communications and the Arts Committee
- Inquiry into Broadcasting, Online Content and Live Production to Rural and Regional Australia – submissions due 5 February 2016
Economics Committee
- Inquiry into Tax Deductibility – submissions due 15 January 2016
Infrastructure, Transport and Cities Committee
- Inquiry into the Role of Transport Connectivity on Stimulating Development and Economic Activity – submissions due 12 February 2016
Social Policy and Legal Affairs
- Inquiry into Surrogacy – submissions due 11 February 2016
Tax and Revenue Committee
- Inquiry into the 2015 Annual Report of the Australian Taxation Office – date for submissions not yet set
Reports of House Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Privileges and Members' Interests Committee
- Right of Reply Report for Mr Evan Rolley – tabled 3 December 2015
Procedure Committee
- Provisions for a More Family-Friendly Chamber – tabled 2 December 2015
Tax and Revenue Committee
- The Tax Expenditures Statement – tabled 3 December 2015
Senate
Bills initiated in the Senate
The following Bills were initiated:
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation Amendment (Rural and Regional Advocacy) Bill 2015 – introduced 1 December 2015, Private Member's Bill
- Courts Administration Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 – introduced 2 December 2015, Government Bill
- Restoring Territory Rights (Assisted Suicide Legislation) Bill 2015 – introduced 2 December 2015, Private Member's Bill
- Social Security Legislation Amendment (Community Development Program) Bill 2015 – introduced 2 December 2015, Government Bill
New inquiries of Senate Committees
The following new Committee inquiries were announced:
Community Affairs Legislation Committee
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Budget Repair) Bill 2015 – submissions due 18 January 2016
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Family Measures) Bill 2015 – submissions due 5 February 2016
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Family Payments Structural Reform and Participation Measures) Bill (No. 2) 2015 – submissions due 12 February 2016
Community Affairs References Committee
- Future of Australia's Aged Care Sector Workforce – submissions due 4 March 2016
- Indefinite Detention of People with Cognitive and Psychiatric Impairment in Australia – submission due 8 April 2016
Education and Employment Legislation Committee
- Fair Work Amendment (Remaining 2014 Measures) Bill 2015 – submissions due 22 December 2015
- Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Jobs for Families Child Care Package) Bill 2015 – submissions due 29 January 2016
Environment and Communications Legislation Committee
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation Amendment (Rural and Regional Advocacy) Bill 2015 – submissions due 26 February 2016
- Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Access Regime and NBN Companies) Bill 2015 – submissions due 15 January 2016
Environment and Communications References Committee
- Harm Being Done to Australian Children through Access to Pornography on the Internet – submissions due 10 March 2016
Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee
- Social Security Legislation Amendment (Community Development Program) Bill 2015 – submissions due 29 January 2016
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee
- Contamination of Australian Defence Force Facilities and Other Commonwealth, State and Territory Sites in Australia – submissions due 14 December 2015 (Part A) and 5 February 2016 (Part B)
- Joint Strike Fighter – submissions due 19 February 2016
- Operations of Defence Housing Australia – submissions due 5 February 2016
Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee
- Courts Administration Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 – submissions due 7 January 2016
- Crimes Legislation Amendment (Proceeds of Crime and Other Measures) Bill 2015 – submissions due 8 January 2016
- Criminal Code Amendment (Firearms Trafficking) Bill 2015 – submissions due 7 January 2016
- Family Law Amendment (Financial Agreements and Other Measures) Bill 2015 – submissions due 18 January 2016
Reports of Senate Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Community Affairs Legislation Committee
- Food Standards Australia New Zealand Amendment (Forum on Food Regulation and Other Measures) Bill 2015 [Provisions] – tabled 30 November 2015
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Family Payments Structural Reform and Participation Measures) Bill 2015 [Provisions] – tabled 30 November 2015
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Youth Employment) Bill 2015 [Provisions] – tabled 30 November 2015
Economics References Committee
- Future of Australia's Automotive Industry – tabled 1 December 2015
- Third Party Certification of Food – tabled 1 December 2015
Education and Employment Legislation Committee
- Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Streamlining Regulation) Bill 2015 and the Education Services for Overseas Students (Registration Charges) Amendment (Streamlining Regulation) Bill 2015 – tabled 30 November 2015
- Higher Education Support Amendment (VET FEE-HELP Reform) Bill 2015 [Provisions] – tabled 30 November 2015
Environment and Communications References Committee
- Stormwater Management in Australia – tabled 2 December 2015
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee
- Inquiry into Australia's Relationship with Mexico – tabled 2 December 2015
Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee
- Impact of the 2014 and 2015 Commonwealth Budget Decisions on the Arts – tabled 2 December 2015
Regulations and Ordinances Committee
- Monitor No. 16 of 2015 – tabled 2 December 2015
Scrutiny of Bills Committee
- Alert Digest No. 14 of 2015 – tabled 2 December 2015
- Report No. 14 of 2015 – tabled 2 December
Joint Committees
New inquiries of Joint Committees
The following new Committee inquiries were announced:
Public Accounts and Audit Committee
- Review of Auditor-General's Reports Nos 52 (2014–15), 3 and 9 (2015–16) – date for submissions not yet set
Trade and Investment Growth Committee
- Inquiry into Australia's Future in Research and Innovation – submissions due 11 February 2016
Treaties Committee
- Treaties tabled 1 December 2015 – submissions due 18 December 2015
- Treaties tabled 3 December 2015 – submissions due 18 December 2015
Reports of Joint Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee
- Principles and Practice – Australian Defence Industry and Exports – tabled 1 December 2015
- Review of the Defence Annual Report 2013–14 – tabled 1 December 2015
Human Rights Committee
- Thirty-Second Report of the 44th Parliament – tabled 1 December 2015
Public Works Committee
- Report 10/2015: Referrals made August and September 2015 – tabled 1 December 2015
Treaties Committee
- Report 157: Treaties tabled on 13 October 2015 – tabled 2 December 2015
Laws passed
The following Bills have now passed both Houses and are awaiting assent by the Governor-General:
- Australian Citizenship Amendment (Allegiance to Australia) Bill 2015
- Defence Legislation Amendment (First Principles) Bill 2015
- Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Streamlining Regulation) Bill 2015
- Education Services for Overseas Students (Registration Charges) Amendment (Streamlining Regulation) Bill 2015
- Export Control Amendment (Quotas) Bill 2015
- Higher Education Support Amendment (VET FEE-HELP Reform) Bill 2015
- Labor 2013–14 Budget Savings (Measures No. 2) Bill 2015
- Social Services Legislation Amendment (Family Payments Structural Reform and Participation Measures) Bill 2015
- Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (2015 Budget Measures) Bill 2015
The following Bills have now received assent by the Governor-General:
- Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Cargo) Bill 2015
- Crimes Legislation Amendment (Harming Australians) Bill 2015
- Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2015
- Migration Amendment (Charging for a Migration Outcome) Bill 2015
- Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2015 Measures No. 5) Bill 2015
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