Week beginning 30 May 2023

This page provides an overview of the key events of the last sitting week in the House of Representatives. It includes all bills presented and debated, and selected statements, debates and committee business. For the official record of proceedings, see the Votes and Proceedings. For a detailed procedural account of events, see the Procedural Digest and House Review.

Key events

Matter of privilege—Standing Committee on Economics (30 May)
Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023 passes House with an absolute majority (31 May)
Statements in relation to a parliamentary delegation to the United Nations General Assembly 2022 (31 May)
Statement regarding matter of privilege—Standing Committee on Economics (1 June)
Statement by the Speaker—Retirement of Ms Belynda Zolotto (1 June)

Legislation

1 bill was presented, and 11 bills were passed by the House

Bills introduced and debated in the House
The following bill was presented
- Statute Law Amendment (Prescribed Forms and Other Updates) 2023
Debate resumed on the following bills
The following bills were agreed to

Matters of Public Importance

Cost of living (30 May)
Marketing regulation (31 May)
Energy prices (1 June)

Committee and delegation business

Committee reports presented

Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity

Report on committee proceedings in the 45th Parliament (31 May)

Government responses

There were no government responses

Delegation report presented

No delegation reports were presented

More information

These Infosheets provide useful information about the business of the House and Federation Chamber.

For the official record of the proceedings of the House, including a list of papers presented, go to the Votes and Proceedings. To read transcripts of the debates, go to Hansard.

Week beginning 30 May 2023