The Scrutiny of Bills Committee was established in 1981. Its functions, which are set out in Senate standing order 24, are to assess bills against a set of accountability standards that focus on the ...

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) graduate development program offers an exciting opportunity to launch your career in the Parliamentary Service and contribute to the provision of high ...

All Senate, House and Joint Committee inquiries with public summission deadlines ending in the next two weeks. Ordered by closing date.

Parliamentary privilege: Reasons of Mr Justice Hunt—an analysis 1987 Parliamentary privilege: The reasons of Mr Justice Cantor—an analysis 1986 Harry was known – notorious even in some circles – as a ...

The DPS Staff Survey provides all DPS employees with the opportunity to provide feedback relating to their experiences and perceptions of working in the department. Confidential attitude and opinion ...

The Dynamic Red, which lists expected business for the day, will be published on the morning before the Senate meets. A full list of all business before the Senate is on the Notice Paper.

At the Commonwealth of Australia’s inauguration ceremony on 1 January 1901, over 100,000 spectators cheered as Governor-General Lord Hopetoun (1860–1908) took the oath of office and appointed the ...

Edmund Barton (1849-1920) had one of the most distinguished and significant careers of any Australian in public life. He served in both the NSW and federal parliaments and spent over 16 years on the ...

There is always a lot to be done at the end of the year so why not let the world class catering team at Parliament House take care of your culinary needs? Choose from a high tea with a great kids high ...

Links: Links to the Bill, its Explanatory Memorandum and second reading speech can be found on the Bill’s home page, or through the Australian Parliament website. When Bills have been passed and have ...

No proposed amendments have been circulated. Circulated by members and senators when they propose to make changes to the bill. For details about the outcome of proposed amendments please refer to ...

No proposed amendments have been circulated. Circulated by members and senators when they propose to make changes to the bill. For details about the outcome of proposed amendments please refer to ...