15–18 October 2018
House of Representatives
Bills initiated in the House
The following Bills were initiated:
- High Speed Rail Planning Authority Bill 2018 – introduced 15 October 2018, Private Member's Bill
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Lower Taxes for Small and Medium Businesses) Bill 2018 – introduced 16 October 2018, Government Bill
- Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Streamlining Regulation) Bill 2018 – introduced 18 October 2018, Government Bill
- Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill 2018 – introduced 18 October 2018, Government Bill
- National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation Amendment Bill 2018 – introduced 18 October 2018, Government Bill
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Sure Every State and Territory Gets Their Fair Share of GST) Bill 2018 – introduced 18 October 2018, Government Bill
New inquiries of House Committees
No new inquiries were announced.
Reports of House Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Economics Committee
- Review of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Annual Report 2017 – tabled 15 October 2018
- Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report 2017 (Second Report) – tabled 15 October 2018
Petitions Committee
- Report No. 30 – tabled 15 October 2018
Selection Committee
- Report No. 32 – tabled 17 October 2018
Senate
Bills initiated in the Senate
The following Bills were initiated:
- A Fair Go for Australians in Trade Bill 2018 (No. 2) – introduced 15 October 2018, Private Senator's Bill
- Discrimination Free Schools Bill 2018 – introduced 16 October 2018, Private Senator's Bill
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation Amendment (Appointment of Directors) Bill 2018 – introduced 17 October 2018, Private Senator's Bill
- Plebiscite (Restricting Non-European Migration) Bill 2018 – introduced 18 October 2018, Private Senator's Bill
New inquiries of Senate Committees
The following new inquiries were announced:
Economics Legislation Committee
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Sure Every State and Territory Gets Their Fair Share of GST) Bill 2018 [Provisions] – submissions due 24 October 2018
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Sure Multinationals Pay Their Fair Share of Tax in Australia and Other Measures) Bill 2018 [Provisions] – submissions due 5 November 2018
Economics References Committee
- Credit and financial services targeted at Australians at risk of financial hardship – submissions due 9 November 2018
Education and Employment Legislation Committee
- Higher Education Support (Charges) Bill 2018 and Higher Education Support Amendment (Cost Recovery) Bill 2018 – submissions due 2 November 2018
Environment and Communications References Committee
- The allegations of political interference in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) – submissions due 13 November 2018
Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee
- The effectiveness of the current temporary skilled visa system in targeting genuine skills shortages – submissions due 14 December 2018
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee
- The independence of regulatory decisions made by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) – submissions due 14 November 2018
Reports of Senate Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Community Affairs Legislation Committee
- My Health Records Amendment (Strengthening Privacy) Bill 2018 – tabled out of session 12 October 2018
- Social Security Legislation Amendment (Community Development Program) Bill 2018 – tabled out of session 12 October 2018
Community Affairs References Committee
- My Health Record system progress report – tabled out of session 12 October 2018
- My Health Record system – tabled 18 October 2018
Education and Employment Legislation Committee
- Fair Work Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2018 [Provisions] –tabled out of session 12 October 2018
Education and Employment References Committee
- They never came home–the framework surrounding the prevention, investigation and prosecution of industrial deaths in Australia – tabled 17 October 2018
Economics References Committee
- Commitment to the Senate issued by the Business Council of Australia – tabled 18 October 2018
Environment and Communications References Committee
- Adequacy of the regulatory framework governing water use by the extractive industry –tabled 17 October 2018
Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee
- Customs Amendment (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation) Bill 2018 [Provisions], Customs Tariff Amendment (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation) Bill 2018 [Provisions] – tabled out of session 10 October 2018
- Aviation Transport Security Amendment Bill 2018 [Provisions] – tabled 16 October 2018
Privileges Committee
- Persons referred to in the Senate: Mr John Lloyd – tabled 16 October 2018
Regulations and Ordinances Committee
- Delegated legislation monitor 12 of 2018 – tabled 17 October 2018
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee
- Regulatory approaches to ensure the safety of pet food – tabled 16 October 2018
Scrutiny of Bills Committee
- Scrutiny digest 12 of 2018 – tabled 17 October 2018
Selection of Bills Committee
- Report No. 12 of 2018 – tabled 18 October 2018
Joint Committees
New inquiries of Joint Committees
The following new inquiry was announced:
Trade and Investment Growth Committee
- Inquiry into Austrade's role in attracting investment in Australia – due date for submissions not yet announced
Reports of Joint Committees
The following new Committee reports were tabled:
Electoral Matters Committee
- Second advisory report on the Electoral Legislation (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Bill 2017 – tabled 15 October 2018
Human Rights Committee
- Report 11 of 2018 – tabled 17 October 2018
National Broadband Network Committee
- Progress report: The rollout of the NBN in regional and rural Australia – tabled out of session 21 September 2018
Public Accounts and Audit Committee
- Report 472: Commonwealth Procurement–Second Report – tabled 17 October 2018
Treaties Committee
- Report 183 – Report of the Committee Visit to India and Indonesia 2–10 August 2018 – tabled 18 October 2018
Laws passed
The following Bills have now passed both Houses and are awaiting assent by the Governor-General:
- Civil Law and Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2018
- Customs Amendment (Collecting Tobacco Duties at the Border) Bill 2018
- Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Bill 2018
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Australian Consumer Law Review) Bill 2018
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Gift Cards) Bill 2018
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Lower Taxes for Small and Medium Businesses) Bill 2018
- Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Omnibus) Bill 2018
The following Bills have now received assent by the Governor-General:
- Bankruptcy Amendment (Debt Agreement Reform) Bill 2018
- Customs Amendment (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation) Bill 2018
- Customs Amendment (Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus Implementation) Bill 2018
- Customs Tariff Amendment (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation) Bill 2018
- Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill 2018
- Customs Tariff Amendment (Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus Implementation) Bill 2018
- Education and Other Legislation Amendment (VET Student Loan Debt Separation) Bill 2018
- Excise Levies Legislation Amendment (Honey) Bill 2018
- Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Bill 2018
- Student Loans (Overseas Debtors Repayment Levy) Amendment Bill 2018
- Tobacco Plain Packaging Amendment Bill 2018
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Black Economy Taskforce Measures No. 1) Bill 2018
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing ASIC's Capabilities) Bill 2018
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Australian Farmers) Bill 2018
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2018
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Employer Register) Bill 2018
- Unexplained Wealth Legislation Amendment Bill 2018
- Veterans' Entitlements Amendment Bill 2018
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