July 6, 2026
A topic-by-topic list of the 22 committee inquiries with submissions closing during the winter recess, from aged care and the NDIS to treaties and tax reform.
It struck me Friday evening while I was headed to the nest, that you might want to see a topic-based listing of the Committee inquiries with submissions closing during the winter recess. There's quite a few, 22 in total. Not unusual behaviour for a parliament, but that doesn't make it any easier to keep across.
I've read the terms of reference for each of the inquiries in the window to best determine their primary topic area, for which they are listed under in this edition. This should make it easier for you to jump in at the spots that matter most to you.
Aged care
Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026 [submissions close 17 July]
Support at Home Program [31 July]
Agriculture and biosecurity
Biosecurity Amendment (Improving Operational Efficiency) Bill 2026 [24 July]
Communications and regional infrastructure
Australia Post retail network [7 August]
Defence and veterans
Defence Legislation Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 2) Bill 2026 [22 July]
Disability and the NDIS
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 [10 July]
Health and medicines
Health Insurance Amendment (Incentive Payments and Other Measures) Bill 2026 [17 July]
Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Medicines Shortages and Other Measures) Bill 2026 and Therapeutic Goods (Charges) Amendment Bill 2026 [24 July]
Higher education
Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026 [31 July]
International treaties and agreements [all 22 July]
Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Nauru relating to Air Services
Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Kiribati relating to Air Services
Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Government of Australia relating to Air Services
Vanuatu-Australia Nakamal Agreement
Framework Agreement between Australia and the United States of America on Cooperation in Aeronautics and the Exploration and Use of Airspace and Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes
Agreement between Australia and Canada on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters
National security and criminal law
Review of the listing of White Australia as a prohibited hate group under the Criminal Code [13 July]
Public works and infrastructure
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation—Campus Utilities Building Project, Lucas Heights [6 August]
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations—Proposed Fit-out of New Leased Premises at London Central, 40-60 London Circuit, Canberra City [6 August]
Department of Defence—Facilities to Support Air Mission Training System Project [6 August]
Social security and welfare
Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 2) Bill 2026 focusing on automated payments for income support payments [14 July]
Tax and the economy
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 2) Bill 2026 as part of the tax reform package [16 July]
Trade and customs
Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Bill 2026 focusing on anti-dumping oversight [24 July]
By way of a policy sidebar, I will be watching to see what is said about the phone call US President Trump made to a FIFA official over the weekend about a World Cup referring decision when the Parliament resumes - if you missed it, take a look. With Australia hosting a large number of regional and international sporting events in the run up to the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane, the matter will make the Hansards.
Until next time!
— Mia
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