The week ahead...

8 to 10 October 2024

Government bills

The Government has scheduled bills for debate this week as follows:

Tuesday, 8 October

Wednesday, 9 October

Thursday, 10 October

Private senators’ bills

Wednesday, 9 October

Thursday, 10 October

Source: https://www.pmc.gov.au/resource-centre/government/draft-legislation-program-senate
* At the time of publication on 4 October 2024, amendments to the bill had been circulated.

Reports expected this week

Tuesday, 8 October

Thursday, 10 October

Scheduled hearings

See the list of upcoming public hearings

Orders for the production of documents

Tuesday, 8 October

  • Documents relating to Tasmanian Devil populations on Robbins Island to be tabled by the Minister representing the Minister for the Environment and Water, by no later than 10 am – agreed to on 10 September 2024
  • Documents relating to the McPhillamys gold mine project to be tabled by the Minister representing the Minister for the Environment and Water, by no later than midday – agreed to on 10 September 2024
  • Documents relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection (Kings Plains) Declaration 2024 to be tabled by the Minister representing the Minister for the Environment and Water, by no later than midday – agreed to on 12 September 2024
  • Documents relating to renewable energy projects to be tabled by the Minister representing the Minster for the Environment and Water, by no later than 2 pm – agreed to on 18 September 2024
  • Documents relating to Antarctic operations to be tabled by the Minister for the Environment and Water, by no later than midday – agreed to on 19 September 2024
  • Documents relating to the Macquarie Island Modernisation Project to be tabled by the Minister representing the Minister for the Environment and Water, by no later than midday – agreed to on 19 September 2024
  • Documents relating to the CSIRO's submission to the independent review of Australian carbon credit units to be tabled by the Minister representing the Minister for Industry and Science, by no later than 9.30 am – agreed to on 19 September 2024

Attendance by minister

  • Pursuant to the order agreed to on 14 September 2023, the Minister representing the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, attend the Senate to provide an explanation regarding orders for the production of documents relating to the NDIS Financial Sustainability Framework

Delegated legislation – motion of disallowance to be considered

Tuesday, 8 October

  • Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024 [F2024L00849] to be moved by Senators David Pocock and Dean Smith
  • Recycling and Waste Reduction (Fees) Amendment (Export of Regulated Waste Material Fees and Other Measures) Rules 2024 [F2024L00850] to be moved by Senator Cadell

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