Chair of the Human Rights Subcommittee, Tony Zappia MP, said, "The subcommittee looks forward to hearing from scholars, policy organisations, advocacy…

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Workplace Relations, Skills and Training will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 5, as part of its inquiry into the operation and adequacy of the National Employment Standards (NES).

The inquiry was referred to the committee on November 27, 2025, by the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Amanda Rishworth MP.

At the…

THE Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs is starting its interstate public hearings in Sydney this week for its inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The first hearing will be held in Sydney on Friday, May 1 and will bring together a broad range of organisations, researchers, community leaders and…

SMALL-TO-MEDIUM arts organisations along with peak bodies are giving evidence next Monday at public hearing roundtables to discuss boosting arts and cultural philanthropy.

Chair of the House Standing Committee on Communications, the Arts and Sport, Susan Templeman MP, said, “Small-to-medium arts organisations are an essential part of our cultural sector. They nurture talent, build careers and…

HOUSING Industry Association (HIA) managing director Jocelyn Martin has acknowledged the work performed by Mark Irving KC and his decision to step away from the administration of the CFMEU.

Ms Martin also reiterated HIA's statement reiterating "the importance of maintaining momentum on meaningful, long‑term cultural reforms across the building and construction sector".

“HIA recognises the role…

THE Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday (April 29) as part of its inquiry into the Commonwealth Financial Statements 2023-24 and 2024-25.

Committee Chair Josh Burns MP, said, "This hearing provides the committee an opportunity to examine key themes identified through the Australian National Audit Office’s (ANAO) audit of the Commonwealth…

THE Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will hold public hearings in Melbourne and Sydney as part of its inquiry into strengthening Australia’s trade and investment relations with Africa.

Subcommittee Chair, Fiona Phillips MP said, "These hearings will allow the subcommittee to engage directly with organisations and individuals based in Victoria and New South Wales and…

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport will begin its interstate hearings in Melbourne and Sydney next week as part of its inquiry into local government funding.

The committee wants to better understand the funding challenges faced by local government and its workers who provide infrastructure and deliver services to residents of two…

THE Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will be holding hearings today (April 23), for its inquiries into the administration of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and the 2023–24 and 2024–25 Defence Major Projects Reports.

Committee Chair Josh Burns MP said, "The JCPAA has an important function to scrutinise the administration of major areas of government…