Senate committee activity


Standing committees administered by the Senate Committee Office.

Summary as at 14 February 2025

In the 47th Parliament, at 14 February 2025, there were:

  • 253 references (250 new references and 3 re-adopted from the 46th Parliament);
  • 371 reports tabled;
  • 573 hearings.

References

Comparison at same point of last 3 Parliaments

 
Parliament Matters re-adopted Bills References
45th Parliament
(141 sitting days)		 26 214 95
46th Parliament
(133 sitting days)		 7 171 55
47th Parliament
(153 sitting days)		 3 183 67

Reports

Comparison at same point of last 3 Parliaments

 
Parliament Reports
45th Parliament 417
46th Parliament 330
47th Parliament 371

Hearings held

Comparison at same point of last 3 Parliaments

 
Parliament Senate Standing Committees Estimates hearings
45th Parliament 519 201
46th Parliament 345 160
47th Parliament 371 202

Additional indicator of activity

  • The department is supporting two select committees, five joint standing committees and one joint select committee.