9–12 February 2026
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House of Representatives
Bills initiated in the House
The following new Bills were initiated:
- Criminal Code Amendment (Flag Protection) Bill 2026 – introduced 9 February 2026, Private Member’s Bill
- Flags Amendment (Protection of Australian National Flags) Bill 2026 – introduced 9 February 2026, Private Member’s Bill
- Commonwealth Entities Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 – introduced 11 February 2026, Government Bill
- Superannuation (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Imposition Bill 2026 – introduced 11 February 2026, Government Bill
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026 – introduced 11 February 2026, Government Bill
- Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026 – introduced 12 February 2026, Government Bill
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Reporting System Reform) Bill 2026 – introduced 12 February 2026, Government Bill
New inquiries of House Committees
No new inquiries were announced.
Reports of House Committees
The following new reports were tabled:
Economics Committee
- Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report 2024 – tabled 9 February 2026
Petitions Committee
- Report No. 6: Petitions and Ministerial responses – tabled 9 February 2026
Privileges and Members’ Interests Committee
- Report concerning the registration and declaration of Members’ interests during 2025 – tabled 12 February 2026
Senate
Bills initiated in the Senate
The Senate did not sit last week.
New inquiries of Senate Committees
No new inquiries were announced.
Reports of Senate Committees
No new reports were presented.
Joint Committees
New inquiries of Joint Committees
No new inquiries were announced.
Reports of Joint Committees
The following new reports were tabled:
Intelligence and Security Committee
- Annual Report of Committee Activities 2024–2025 – tabled 12 February 2026 (House)
Public Accounts and Audit Committee
- Report 514: Inquiry into the procurement of mandated national support and advocacy services for victims of child sexual abuse – tabled 11 February 2026 (House)
Public Works Committee
- Eighty Ninth Annual Report – tabled 10 February 2026 (House)
- Report 1/2026: Referrals made in September and October 2025 – tabled 10 February 2026 (House)
Laws passed
As at the close of business on Friday 13 February 2026, no new Bills have passed both Houses and are awaiting assent by the Governor-General.
Between the close of business on Friday 6 February 2026 and the close of business on Friday 13 February 2026, the following Bill received assent by the Governor-General:
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