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Appropriations, Staffing and Security CommitteeSenateThe committee inquires into: proposals for the annual estimates and the additional estimates for the Senate; proposals to vary the staff structure of the Senate, and staffing and recruitment policies; and such other matters as are referred to it by the Senate.0
Joint Committee of Public Accounts and AuditJointThe Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit is constituted by the Public Accounts and Audit Committee Act 1951. The Committee initiates its own inquiries into public administration matters and can conduct inquiries into matters referred to it by either House of Parliament.
Joint Committee on PublicationsJointThe Publications Committee of each House when conferring together form the Joint Committee on Publications which has the dual role:0
Joint Committee on the Broadcasting of Parliamentary ProceedingsJointThe Parliamentary Proceedings Broadcasting Act 1946 requires the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) to broadcast proceedings of the Senate and the House of Representatives, including joint sittings (s.4).0
Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander AffairsJointOn 24 July 2025, the Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs (JSCATSIA) was appointed to inquire into and report on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs. Matters may be referred to it by either the House of Representatives, the Senate or a Minister. In addition, the committee may inquire into annual reports of government departments and authorities, and reports of the Australian National Audit Office that refer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs. Committee membership comprises seven Members of the House of Representatives and four Senators.
Joint Standing Committee on Electoral MattersJointThe Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters is appointed under a resolution of appointment which was passed by the House of Representatives on 23 July 2025 and the Senate on 24 July 2025.
Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and TradeJointN/A
Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress SchemeJointSupport Services
Joint Standing Committee on MigrationJointN/A
Joint Standing Committee on Northern AustraliaJointThe Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia is appointed under a resolution of appointment which was passed by the House of Representatives on 23 July 2025 and the Senate on 24 July 2025.
Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External TerritoriesJointN/A
Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance SchemeJointThe committee is tasked with inquiring into the following:
Joint Standing Committee on the Parliamentary LibraryJointThe Joint Standing Committee on the Parliamentary Library for the 48th Parliament was established by motion of the House of Representatives and Senate on 23 July 2025 and 24 July 2025 respectively. The terms of reference of the committee are to:0
Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment GrowthJointThe Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth is appointed under a resolution of appointment which was passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, 23 July 2025 and the Senate on Thursday, 24 July 2025.
Joint Standing Committee on TreatiesJointN/A
Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial ServicesJointThe Committee monitors and reviews activities of ASIC and the operation of the corporations legislation.
Parliamentary Joint Committee on DefenceJointN/A0
Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human RightsJointThe Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights' functions are to examine bills, Acts and legislative instruments for compatibility with human rights, and report to both Houses of the Parliament. The committee may also inquire into and report on any human rights matters referred to it by the Attorney-General.0
Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and SecurityJointThe Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security is constituted under section 28 of the Intelligence Services Act 2001. The Committee conducts inquiries into matters referred to it by the Senate, the House of Representatives or certain Ministers of the Commonwealth Government. The Committee also has certain review and oversight functions under section 29 of the Intelligence Services Act 2001 and other legislation.
Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law EnforcementJointThe committee’s functions include:
Parliamentary Joint Committee on Parliamentary StandardsJointThe Parliamentary Joint Committee on Parliamentary Standards is a statutory committee appointed under section 59B of the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service Act 2023 .0
Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Anti-Corruption CommissionJointThe Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Anti-Corruption Commission for the 48th Parliament was appointed by a resolution passed by the House of Representatives on 23 July 2025 and the Senate on 24 July 2025.
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public WorksJointThe Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works is constituted by the Public Works Committee Act 1969. The Committee conducts inquiries into matters referred to it by either House of the Parliament or the Governor-General pursuant to the provisions of s18 of the Public Works Committee Act 1969.
Scrutiny of Delegated LegislationSenateThe Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation assesses delegated legislation against a set of scrutiny principles that focus on compliance with statutory requirements, the protection of individual rights and liberties, and principles of parliamentary oversight.0
Select Committee on Cyber Security for Small to Medium Sized Businesses and OrganisationsHouseThe House Select Committee on Cyber Security for Small to Medium Sized Businesses and Organisations was established by a resolution of appointment that passed the House of Representatives on 4 June 2026.
Select Committee on Intergenerational Housing InequitySenateOn 4 November 2025, the Senate resolved that the Select Committee on Intergenerational Housing Inequity be established on 17 March 2026.0
Select Committee on Productivity in AustraliaSenateOn 4 November 2025, the Senate resolved that the Select Committee on Productivity in Australia be established.0
Selection CommitteeHouseInformation about the Selection Committee is available from the links below.0
Selection of Bills CommitteeSenateThis committee considers all bills introduced into the Senate or received from the House of Representatives, except bills that only contain provisions appropriating revenue or money. Bills currently referred to Senate committees0
Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of BillsSenateThe functions of the Scrutiny of Bills Committee, set out in Senate standing order 24 , are to assess bills against a set of accountability standards that focus on the effect of proposed legislation on individual rights, liberties and obligations, the rule of law and on parliamentary scrutiny.0
Senate Standing Committee of PrivilegesSenateThe Senate Standing Committee of Privileges inquires into and reports upon matters of privilege referred to it by the Senate.
Senate Standing Committee of Senators' InterestsSenateThe committee oversees and reports on the registration of senators' interests, undertaken in accordance with relevant resolutions of the Senate. Interests are principally disclosed by way of statements of interests, supplemented by forms disclosing alterations of interests from time to time.0
Senate Standing Committee on ProcedureSenateThe Senate Standing Committee on Procedure may consider any matter relating to the procedures of the Senate referred to it by the Senate or by the President.0
Senate Standing Committee on PublicationsSenateThe Publications Committee oversees the printing standards of Commonwealth publications and makes recommendations to the parliament about which tabled documents are included in the parliamentary papers series.0
Senate Standing Committees on Community AffairsSenateThe Community Affairs Committees cover the following portfolios: Health, Disability and Ageing, and Social Services.
Senate Standing Committees on EconomicsSenateThe Economics Committees cover the following portfolios: Industry, Science and Resources, and Treasury.
Senate Standing Committees on Education and EmploymentSenateThe Education and Employment Committees cover the following portfolios: Education, and Employment and Workplace Relations.
Senate Standing Committees on Environment and CommunicationsSenateThe Environment and Communications Committees cover the following portfolios: Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, and Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts (Communications, Sport and the Arts functions only).
Senate Standing Committees on Finance and Public AdministrationSenateThe Finance and Public Administration Committees covers the following portfolios: Finance, and Prime Minister and Cabinet. The Committee also maintains oversight over three Parliamentary Departments: the Department of the Senate, the Department of Parliamentary Services and the Parliamentary Budget Office.
Senate Standing Committees on Foreign Affairs Defence and TradeSenateThe Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committees cover the following portfolios: Defence (including Veterans' Affairs), Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Senate Standing Committees on Legal and Constitutional AffairsSenateThe Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committees cover the following portfolios: Attorney-General and Home Affairs.
Senate Standing Committees on Rural and Regional Affairs and TransportSenateThe Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committees cover the following portfolios: Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts (Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development functions only).
Standing Committee of Privileges and Members' InterestsHouseThe Committee of Privileges and Members' Interests is appointed to:0
Standing Committee on Appropriations and AdministrationHouseN/A0
Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and WaterHouseN/A
Standing Committee on Communications, the Arts and SportHouseN/A
Standing Committee on EconomicsHouseThe Standing Committee on Economics is appointed under Standing Order 215. It was appointed on 23 July 2025 and may inquire into and report on any matter referred to it by either the House or a Minister, or make any inquiry it wishes into the annual reports of certain government departments and authorities.
Standing Committee on EducationHouseN/A
Standing Committee on Employment, Workplace Relations, Skills and TrainingHouseN/A
Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and DisabilityHouseN/A
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Appropriations, Staffing and Security Committee
Type: Senate
Description: The committee inquires into: proposals for the annual estimates and the additional estimates for the Senate; proposals to vary the staff structure of the Senate, and staffing and recruitment policies; and such other matters as are referred to it by the Senate.
Current Inquiries: 0
Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit
Type: Joint
Description: The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit is constituted by the Public Accounts and Audit Committee Act 1951. The Committee initiates its own inquiries into public administration matters and can conduct inquiries into matters referred to it by either House of Parliament.
Current Inquiries:
Joint Committee on Publications
Type: Joint
Description: The Publications Committee of each House when conferring together form the Joint Committee on Publications which has the dual role:
Current Inquiries: 0
Joint Committee on the Broadcasting of Parliamentary Proceedings
Type: Joint
Description: The Parliamentary Proceedings Broadcasting Act 1946 requires the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) to broadcast proceedings of the Senate and the House of Representatives, including joint sittings (s.4).
Current Inquiries: 0
Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
Type: Joint
Description: On 24 July 2025, the Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs (JSCATSIA) was appointed to inquire into and report on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs. Matters may be referred to it by either the House of Representatives, the Senate or a Minister. In addition, the committee may inquire into annual reports of government departments and authorities, and reports of the Australian National Audit Office that refer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs. Committee membership comprises seven Members of the House of Representatives and four Senators.
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Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters
Type: Joint
Description: The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters is appointed under a resolution of appointment which was passed by the House of Representatives on 23 July 2025 and the Senate on 24 July 2025.
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Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
Type: Joint
Description: N/A
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Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme
Type: Joint
Description: Support Services
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Joint Standing Committee on Migration
Type: Joint
Description: N/A
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Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia
Type: Joint
Description: The Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia is appointed under a resolution of appointment which was passed by the House of Representatives on 23 July 2025 and the Senate on 24 July 2025.
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Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories
Type: Joint
Description: N/A
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Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Type: Joint
Description: The committee is tasked with inquiring into the following:
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Joint Standing Committee on the Parliamentary Library
Type: Joint
Description: The Joint Standing Committee on the Parliamentary Library for the 48th Parliament was established by motion of the House of Representatives and Senate on 23 July 2025 and 24 July 2025 respectively. The terms of reference of the committee are to:
Current Inquiries: 0
Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth
Type: Joint
Description: The Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth is appointed under a resolution of appointment which was passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, 23 July 2025 and the Senate on Thursday, 24 July 2025.
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Joint Standing Committee on Treaties
Type: Joint
Description: N/A
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Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services
Type: Joint
Description: The Committee monitors and reviews activities of ASIC and the operation of the corporations legislation.
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Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence
Type: Joint
Description: N/A
Current Inquiries: 0
Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights
Type: Joint
Description: The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights' functions are to examine bills, Acts and legislative instruments for compatibility with human rights, and report to both Houses of the Parliament. The committee may also inquire into and report on any human rights matters referred to it by the Attorney-General.
Current Inquiries: 0
Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security
Type: Joint
Description: The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security is constituted under section 28 of the Intelligence Services Act 2001. The Committee conducts inquiries into matters referred to it by the Senate, the House of Representatives or certain Ministers of the Commonwealth Government. The Committee also has certain review and oversight functions under section 29 of the Intelligence Services Act 2001 and other legislation.
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Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement
Type: Joint
Description: The committee’s functions include:
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Parliamentary Joint Committee on Parliamentary Standards
Type: Joint
Description: The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Parliamentary Standards is a statutory committee appointed under section 59B of the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service Act 2023 .
Current Inquiries: 0
Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Anti-Corruption Commission
Type: Joint
Description: The Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Anti-Corruption Commission for the 48th Parliament was appointed by a resolution passed by the House of Representatives on 23 July 2025 and the Senate on 24 July 2025.
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Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works
Type: Joint
Description: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works is constituted by the Public Works Committee Act 1969. The Committee conducts inquiries into matters referred to it by either House of the Parliament or the Governor-General pursuant to the provisions of s18 of the Public Works Committee Act 1969.
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Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation
Type: Senate
Description: The Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation assesses delegated legislation against a set of scrutiny principles that focus on compliance with statutory requirements, the protection of individual rights and liberties, and principles of parliamentary oversight.
Current Inquiries: 0
Select Committee on Cyber Security for Small to Medium Sized Businesses and Organisations
Type: House
Description: The House Select Committee on Cyber Security for Small to Medium Sized Businesses and Organisations was established by a resolution of appointment that passed the House of Representatives on 4 June 2026.
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Select Committee on Intergenerational Housing Inequity
Type: Senate
Description: On 4 November 2025, the Senate resolved that the Select Committee on Intergenerational Housing Inequity be established on 17 March 2026.
Current Inquiries: 0
Select Committee on Productivity in Australia
Type: Senate
Description: On 4 November 2025, the Senate resolved that the Select Committee on Productivity in Australia be established.
Current Inquiries: 0
Selection Committee
Type: House
Description: Information about the Selection Committee is available from the links below.
Current Inquiries: 0
Selection of Bills Committee
Type: Senate
Description: This committee considers all bills introduced into the Senate or received from the House of Representatives, except bills that only contain provisions appropriating revenue or money. Bills currently referred to Senate committees
Current Inquiries: 0
Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Bills
Type: Senate
Description: The functions of the Scrutiny of Bills Committee, set out in Senate standing order 24 , are to assess bills against a set of accountability standards that focus on the effect of proposed legislation on individual rights, liberties and obligations, the rule of law and on parliamentary scrutiny.
Current Inquiries: 0
Senate Standing Committee of Privileges
Type: Senate
Description: The Senate Standing Committee of Privileges inquires into and reports upon matters of privilege referred to it by the Senate.
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Senate Standing Committee of Senators' Interests
Type: Senate
Description: The committee oversees and reports on the registration of senators' interests, undertaken in accordance with relevant resolutions of the Senate. Interests are principally disclosed by way of statements of interests, supplemented by forms disclosing alterations of interests from time to time.
Current Inquiries: 0
Senate Standing Committee on Procedure
Type: Senate
Description: The Senate Standing Committee on Procedure may consider any matter relating to the procedures of the Senate referred to it by the Senate or by the President.
Current Inquiries: 0
Senate Standing Committee on Publications
Type: Senate
Description: The Publications Committee oversees the printing standards of Commonwealth publications and makes recommendations to the parliament about which tabled documents are included in the parliamentary papers series.
Current Inquiries: 0
Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
Type: Senate
Description: The Community Affairs Committees cover the following portfolios: Health, Disability and Ageing, and Social Services.
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Senate Standing Committees on Economics
Type: Senate
Description: The Economics Committees cover the following portfolios: Industry, Science and Resources, and Treasury.
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Senate Standing Committees on Education and Employment
Type: Senate
Description: The Education and Employment Committees cover the following portfolios: Education, and Employment and Workplace Relations.
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Senate Standing Committees on Environment and Communications
Type: Senate
Description: The Environment and Communications Committees cover the following portfolios: Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, and Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts (Communications, Sport and the Arts functions only).
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Senate Standing Committees on Finance and Public Administration
Type: Senate
Description: The Finance and Public Administration Committees covers the following portfolios: Finance, and Prime Minister and Cabinet. The Committee also maintains oversight over three Parliamentary Departments: the Department of the Senate, the Department of Parliamentary Services and the Parliamentary Budget Office.
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Senate Standing Committees on Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade
Type: Senate
Description: The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committees cover the following portfolios: Defence (including Veterans' Affairs), Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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Senate Standing Committees on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
Type: Senate
Description: The Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committees cover the following portfolios: Attorney-General and Home Affairs.
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Senate Standing Committees on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport
Type: Senate
Description: The Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committees cover the following portfolios: Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts (Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development functions only).
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Standing Committee of Privileges and Members' Interests
Type: House
Description: The Committee of Privileges and Members' Interests is appointed to:
Current Inquiries: 0
Standing Committee on Appropriations and Administration
Type: House
Description: N/A
Current Inquiries: 0
Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water
Type: House
Description: N/A
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Standing Committee on Communications, the Arts and Sport
Type: House
Description: N/A
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Standing Committee on Economics
Type: House
Description: The Standing Committee on Economics is appointed under Standing Order 215. It was appointed on 23 July 2025 and may inquire into and report on any matter referred to it by either the House or a Minister, or make any inquiry it wishes into the annual reports of certain government departments and authorities.
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Standing Committee on Education
Type: House
Description: N/A
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Standing Committee on Employment, Workplace Relations, Skills and Training
Type: House
Description: N/A
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Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability
Type: House
Description: N/A
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