22–25 June 2026
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House of Representatives
Bills initiated in the House
The following new Bills were initiated:
- Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment Bill 2026 – introduced 22 June 2026, Private Member’s Bill
- Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Voter Protections in Political Advertising) Bill 2026 – introduced 22 June 2026, Private Member’s Bill
- Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Amendment (Supporting Small Businesses To Be Paid On Time) Bill 2026 – introduced 22 June 2026, Private Member’s Bill
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief No. 2) Bill 2026 – introduced 22 June 2026, Government Bill
- Defence Legislation Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 2) Bill 2026 – introduced 25 June 2026, Government Bill
- Major Sporting Events (Indicia and Images) Protection Amendment Bill 2026 – introduced 25 June 2026, Government Bill
- Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026 – introduced 25 June 2026, Government Bill
- Statute Update Bill 2026 – introduced 25 June 2026, Government Bill
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 2) Bill 2026 – introduced 25 June 2026, Government Bill
- Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026 – introduced 25 June 2026, Government Bill
Explanatory memoranda are available on the Bill page.
New inquiries of House Committees
No new inquiries were announced.
Reports of House Committees
The following new reports were tabled:
Petitions Committee
- Report No 11 – tabled 22 June 2026
Selection Committee
- Report No 12 – tabled 24 June 2026
Senate
Bills initiated in the Senate
The following new Bills were initiated:
- Aged Care Amendment (Restoring Human Override for Aged Care Needs Assessments) Bill 2026 – introduced 23 June 2026, Private Member’s Bill
- Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Bill 2026 – introduced 24 June 2026, Government Bill
- Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Clearing the Fair Work Commission Backlog) Bill 2026 – introduced 24 June 2026, Private Member’s Bill
Explanatory memoranda are available on the Bill page.
New inquiries of Senate Committees
The following new inquiries were announced:
Community Affairs Legislation Committee
- Health Insurance Amendment (Incentive Payments and Other Measures) Bill 2026 – submissions due 17 July 2026
- Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026 – submissions due 21 August 2026
Economics Legislation Committee
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 2) Bill 2026 – submissions due 16 July 2026
Environment and Communications References Committee
- Australia Post retail network – submissions due 7 August 2026
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee
- Defence Legislation Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 2) Bill 2026 – date for closure of submissions to be advised
Reports of Senate Committees
The following new reports were tabled:
Community Affairs Legislation Committee
- Budget Estimates 2026–27 – tabled 23 June 2026
- National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 [Provisions] [Progress report] – tabled out of session 16 June 2026
- National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 [Provisions] [Second progress report] – tabled out of session 19 June 2026
- National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 [Interim report] – tabled 23 June 2026
Community Affairs References Committee
- The transition of the Commonwealth Home Support Program to the Support at Home Program – tabled 23 June 2026
Economics Legislation Committee
- Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026 [Progress report] – tabled out of session 11 June 2026
- Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026 – tabled 25 June 2026
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Business Registries Stabilisation and Uplift) Bill 2026 – tabled out of session 17 June 2026
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 and Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 – tabled out of session 19 June 2026
Education and Employment Legislation Committee
- Budget Estimates 2026–27 – tabled 23 June 2026
- Higher Education Support Amendment (Reverse Job-Ready Graduates Fee Hikes and End 50k Arts Degrees) Bill 2025 – tabled 25 June 2026
Education and Employment References Committee
- Wage Theft [Progress report] – tabled out of session 18 June 2026
- Wage theft – tabled 25 June 2026
Environment and Communications Legislation Committee
- Budget Estimates 2026–27 – tabled 23 June 2026
Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee
- Budget Estimates 2026–27 – tabled 23 June 2026
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee
- Budget Estimates 2026–27 – tabled 23 June 2026
Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee
- Budget Estimates 2026–27 – tabled 23 June 2026
- Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals) Bill (No. 1) 2026 – tabled 22 June 2026
- Secrecy Provisions Amendment (Repealing Offences) Bill 2026 – tabled out of session 19 June 2026
Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee
- Offshore Processing and resettlement arrangements [Progress report] – tabled out of session 17 June 2026
Privileges Committee
- 190th Report – tabled 25 June 2026
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee
- Aviation Consumer Protection Bill 2026 and three related bills – tabled out of session 19 June 2026
- Budget Estimates 2026–27 – tabled 23 June 2026
Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation Committee
- Delegated Legislation Monitor 6 of 2026 – tabled 25 June 2026
Selection of Bills Committee
- Report No 7 – tabled 25 June 2026
Joint Committees
New inquiries of Joint Committees
The following new inquiries were announced:
Intelligence and Security Committee
- Review of the listing of White Australia as a prohibited hate group under the Criminal Code – submissions due 13 July 2026
Public Works Committee
- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation—Campus Utilities Building Project, Lucas Heights – submissions due 6 August 2026
- Department of Defence—Facilities to Support Air Mission Training System Project – submissions due 6 August 2026
- Department of Employment and Workplace Relations—Proposed Fit-out of New Leased Premises at London Central, 40–60 London Circuit, Canberra City – submissions due 6 August 2026
Treaties Committee
- Agreement between Australia and Canada on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters – submissions due 22 July 2026
- Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Kiribati relating to Air Services – submissions due 22 July 2026
- Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Nauru relating to Air Services – submissions due 22 July 2026
- Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Government of Australia relating to Air Services – submissions due 22 July 2026
- Framework Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United States of America on Cooperation in Aeronautics and the Exploration and Use of Airspace and Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes – submissions due 22 July 2026
Reports of Joint Committees
The following new reports were tabled:
Human Rights Committee
- Scrutiny Report No 6 of 2026 – tabled 23 June 2026 (Senate)
- Scrutiny Report No 7 of 2026 – tabled 23 June 2026 (Senate); 25 June 2026 (House)
Public Works Committee
- Report 3/2026 – tabled 23 June 2026 (Senate)
Treaties Committee
- Report 233: Agreement on Social Security between Australia and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay – tabled 25 June 2026
Laws passed
As at the close of business on Friday 26 June 2026, no new Bils have passed both Houses and are awaiting assent by the Governor-General.
Between the close of business on Friday 5 June 2026 and the close of business on Friday 26 June 2026, the following Bills received assent by the Governor-General:
- Appropriation Bill (No. 5) 2025–2026
- Appropriation Bill (No. 6) 2025–2026
- Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026
- Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026
Explanatory memoranda are available on the Bill page.
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