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  • Senate Bills List

    Date
    3/04/2025 
    Chamber
    Senate 
    Summary
    ABBREVIATIONS-parties and committees AG Australian Greens KAP Katter’s Australia Party ALP Australian Labor Party [Govt] LNP Liberal National Party of Queensland [Opp] AV Australia’s Voice LP Liberal Party of Australia [Opp] CA Centre Alliance Nats The Nationals [Opp] CLP Country Liberal Party [Opp] PHON Pauline Hanson's One Nation Ind Independent SBC Senate Selection of Bills Committee GRPF Gerard Rennick People First UAP United Australia Party JLN Jacqui Lambie Network Abolition of Special Prospecting Authorities (Ocean Protection) Bill 2024 (Dr Ryan - Ind) Amends the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 to prohibit the granting of petroleum special prospecting authorities after 31 December 2024. House of Representatives: Introduced 18/11/24 2nd reading adjourned 18/11/24 Lapsed at prorogation of 47th Parliament 28/3/25 Accountability of Grants, Investment Mandates and Use of Public Resources Amendment (End Pork Barrelling) Bill 2024 (Dr Haines - Ind) Amends: the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 to provide a resource management framework for the use and management 

  • House Bills List

    Date
    28/03/2025 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Summary
    Prepared and issued by the Table Office House of Representatives Daily Bills List As at cob 28 March 2025 47th PARLIAMENT - 1ST SESSION - 2025 BILLS INITIATED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bills introduced in 2022 — 96 (Including 5 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2023 — 170 (Including 9 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2024 — 167 (Including 7 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2025 — 25 (Including 0 received from the Senate) Short Title Intro House Passed House Intro Senate Passed Senate Assent Date Act No. Abolition of Special Prospecting Authorities (Ocean Protection) 2024 P 18/11 Accountability of Grants, Investment Mandates and Use of Public Resources Amendment (End Pork Barrelling) 2024 [No. 2] P 4/11 Administrative Review Tribunal (Miscellaneous Measures) 2024 B Act citation: Administrative Review Tribunal (Miscellaneous Measures) 2025 21/8 11/9 11/9 1 

  • Final House Bills List for 2024

    Date
    19/12/2024 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Summary
    Prepared and issued by the Table Office House of Representatives Daily Bills List As at cob 19 December 2024 Final for 2024 47th PARLIAMENT - 1ST SESSION - 2024 BILLS INITIATED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bills introduced in 2022 — 96 (Including 5 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2023 — 170 (Including 9 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2024 — 167 (Including 7 received from the Senate) Short Title Intro House Passed House Intro Senate Passed Senate Assent Date Act No. Abolition of Special Prospecting Authorities (Ocean Protection) 2024 P 18/11 Accountability of Grants, Investment Mandates and Use of Public Resources Amendment (End Pork Barrelling) 2024 P, X 26/2 Accountability of Grants, Investment Mandates and Use of Public Resources Amendment (End Pork Barrelling) 2024 [No. 2] P 4/11 Administrative Review Tribunal 

  • Final Senate Bills List for 2024

    Date
    12/12/2024 
    Chamber
    Senate 
    Summary
    ABBREVIATIONS-parties and committees AG Australian Greens LNP Liberal National Party of Queensland [Opp] ALP Australian Labor Party [Govt] LP Liberal Party of Australia [Opp] CA Centre Alliance Nats The Nationals [Opp] CLP Country Liberal Party [Opp] PHON Pauline Hanson's One Nation Ind Independent SBC Senate Selection of Bills Committee JLN Jacqui Lambie Network UAP United Australia Party KAP Katter’s Australia Party Abolition of Special Prospecting Authorities (Ocean Protection) Bill 2024 (Dr Ryan - Ind) Amends the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 to prohibit the granting of petroleum special prospecting authorities after 31 December 2024. House of Representatives: Introduced 18/11/24 2nd reading adjourned 18/11/24 Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment (Scheduling) Bill2024 (Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio) Amends the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 to add an area of land that is detailed in the Canteen Creek Area Indigenous Land Use Agreement so that the Wakaya Alyawarre Land can be granted as Aboriginal land. Senate: Introduced 15/8/24 Passed 26/11/24 House of 

  • Final House Bills List for 2023

    Date
    19/12/2023 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Summary
    Prepared and issued by the Table Office House of Representatives Daily Bills List As at cob 19 December 2023 Final for 2023 47th PARLIAMENT - 1ST SESSION - 2023 BILLS INITIATED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bills introduced in 2022 — 96 (Including 5 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2023 — 170 (Including 9 received from the Senate) Short Title Intro House Passed House Intro Senate Passed Senate Assent Date Act No. Aboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay Territory) Amendment (Strengthening Land and Governance Provisions) 2022 Act citation: Aboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay Territory) Amendment (Strengthening Land and Governance Provisions) 2023 26/10 29/11 30/11 10/8A 1 21/8 57 Administrative Review Tribunal 2023 7/12 2 Administrative Review Tribunal (Consequential and Transitional Provisions No. 1) 2023 7/12 3 Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment (Making  

  • Final Senate Bills List for 2023

    Date
    14/12/2023 
    Chamber
    Senate 
    Summary
    ABBREVIATIONS-parties and committees AG Australian Greens LNP Liberal National Party of Queensland [Opp] ALP Australian Labor Party [Govt] LP Liberal Party of Australia [Opp] CA Centre Alliance Nats The Nationals [Opp] CLP Country Liberal Party [Opp] PHON Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Ind Independent SBC Senate Selection of Bills Committee JLN Jacqui Lambie Network SC House of Representatives Selection Committee KAP Katter’s Australia Party UAP United Australia Party Aboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay Territory) Amendment (Strengthening Land and Governance Provisions) Bill 2022 (Act citation: Aboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay Territory) Amendment (Strengthening Land and Governance Provisions) Act 2023 ) (Indigenous Australians portfolio) Amends: the Aboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay Territory) Act 1986 to: amend the title of the Act to the Aboriginal Land and Waters (Jervis Bay Territory) Act 1986 ; exempt certain leases granted by the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council from the application of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (ACT); increase the payment amount at which the council is required to seek approval from the minister before entering 

  • Final Senate Bills List for 2022 (47th Parliament)

    Date
    22/12/2022 
    Chamber
    Senate 
    Summary
    ABBREVIATIONS-parties and committees AG Australian Greens LNP Liberal National Party of Queensland [Opp] ALP Australian Labor Party [Govt] LP Liberal Party of Australia [Opp] CA Centre Alliance Nats The Nationals [Opp] CLP Country Liberal Party [Opp] PHON Pauline Hanson's One Nation Ind Independent SBC Senate Selection of Bills Committee JLN Jacqui Lambie Network SC House of Representatives Selection Committee KAP Katter’s Australia Party UAP United Australia Party Aboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay Territory) Amendment (Strengthening Land and Governance Provisions) Bill 2022 (Indigenous Australians portfolio) Amends: the Aboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay Territory) Act 1986 to: amend the title of the Act to the Aboriginal Land and Waters (Jervis Bay Territory) Act 1986 ; exempt certain leases granted by the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council from the application of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (ACT); increase the payment amount at which the council is required to seek approval from the minister before entering into a contract; amend the council's governance structure and decision making powers to align more closely with other corporate 

  • Final House Bills List for 2022 (47th Parliament)

    Date
    16/12/2022 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Summary
    Prepared and issued by the Table Office House of Representatives Daily Bills List As at cob 16 December 2022 Final for 2022 47th PARLIAMENT - 1ST SESSION - 2022 BILLS INITIATED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bills introduced in 2022 — 96 (Including 5 received from the Senate) Short Title Intro House Passed House Intro Senate Passed Senate Assent Date Act No. Aboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay Territory) Amendment (Strengthening Land and Governance Provisions) 2022 26/10 29/11 30/11 Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) 2022 27/7 1 8/9H 26/9 27/10 9/11 47 Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response) 2022 27/7 27/7 27/7 2/8 5/8 34 Animal Health Australia and Plant Health Australia Funding Legislation Amendment 2022 28/9 29/11 30/11 1/12 13/12 90 Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) 2022 B 27/9 2 7/11H 

  • Final Senate Bills List for 2022 (46th Parliament)

    Date
    25/07/2022 
    Chamber
    Senate 
    Summary
    ABBREVIATIONS-parties and committees AG Australian Greens LDP Liberal Democratic Party ALP Australian Labor Party [Opp] LP Liberal Party of Australia [Govt] CA Centre Alliance Nats The Nationals [Govt] Ind Independent PHON Pauline Hanson's One Nation JLN Jacqui Lambie Network SBC Senate Selection of Bills Committee KAP Katter's Australian Party UAP United Australia Party Aboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay Territory) Amendment (Strengthening Land and Governance Provisions) Bill 2022 (Indigenous Australians portfolio) Amends: the Aboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay Territory) Act 1986 to: amend the title of the Act to the Aboriginal Land and Waters (Jervis Bay Territory) Act 1986 ; exempt certain leases granted by the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council from the application of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (ACT); increase the payment amount at which the council is required to seek approval from the minister before entering into a contract; amend the council's governance structure and decision making powers to align more closely with other corporate Commonwealth entities; remove the requirement for the council to enter into an agreement to lease with the Director of 

  • Final House Bills List for 2022 (46th Parliament)

    Date
    11/04/2022 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Summary
    Prepared and issued by the Table Office House of Representatives Daily Bills List As at cob 11 April 2022 Final for 46th Parliament 46th PARLIAMENT - 1ST SESSION - 2022 BILLS INITIATED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bills introduced in 2019 — 164 (Including 15 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2020 — 181 (Including 11 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2021 — 181 (Including 20 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2022 — 47 (Including 5 received from the Senate) Short Title Intro House Passed House Intro Senate Passed Senate Assent Date Act No. Aboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay Territory) Amendment (Strengthening Land and Governance Provisions) 2022 30/3 Aged Care Amendment (Making Aged Care Fees Fairer) 2021 P 25/10 Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response No. 2) 2021 1/9 1 25/10 H 22/11 30/3A  

  • Final House Bills List for 2021

    Date
    13/12/2021 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Summary
    Prepared and issued by the Table Office House of Representatives Daily Bills List As at cob 13 December 2021 Final for 2021 46th PARLIAMENT - 1ST SESSION - 2021 BILLS INITIATED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bills introduced in 2019 — 164 (Including 15 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2020 — 181 (Including 11 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2021 — 181 (Including 20 received from the Senate) Short Title Intro House Passed House Intro Senate Passed Senate Assent Date Act No. Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment (Economic Empowerment) 2021 25/8 18/10 18/10 1 30/11A 2 13/12 132 Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response No. 1) 2021 27/5 3 21/6 23/6 24/6 28/6 57 Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response No. 2) 2021 1/9 4 25/10 H 22/11 Aged Care Amendment (Making Aged Care Fees Fairer) 

  • Final Senate Bills List for 2021

    Date
    13/12/2021 
    Chamber
    Senate 
    Summary
    ABBREVIATIONS-parties and committees AG Australian Greens LP Liberal Party of Australia [Govt] ALP Australian Labor Party [Opp] Nats The Nationals [Govt] CA Centre Alliance PHON Pauline Hanson's One Nation CLP Country Liberal Party SBC Senate Selection of Bills Committee Ind Independent SC House of Representatives Selection Committee JLN Jacqui Lambie Network UAP United Australia Party KAP Katter's Australian Party Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment (Economic Empowerment) Bill 2021 (Indigenous Australians portfolio) Amends the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 to: establish the Northern Territory Aboriginal Investment Corporation to invest in Aboriginal business and commercial projects and make other payments for the benefit of Aboriginal people living in the Northern Territory (NT); amend exploration and mining processes on Aboriginal land in the NT; prescribe the nomination and approval processes and funding arrangements for approved entities that may hold a township lease; provide that land councils may enter into agreements in respect of land that is the subject of a deed of grant held in escrow; increase the amount at which land 

  • Final House Bills List for 2020

    Date
    17/12/2020 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Summary
    Prepared and issued by the Table Office House of Representatives Daily Bills List As at cob 18 December 2020 Final for 2020 46th PARLIAMENT - 1ST SESSION - 2020 BILLS INITIATED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bills introduced in 2019 — 164 (Including 15 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2020 — 181 (Including 11 received from the Senate) Short Title Intro House Passed House Intro Senate Passed Senate Assent Date Act No. Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment (Jabiru)2020 13/5 31/8 1/9 3/9 17/9 87 Aged Care Amendment (Aged Care Recipient Classification) 2020 21/10 1 8/12H 9/12 10/12 17/12 147 Aged Care Amendment (Staffing Ratio Disclosure) 2019 P, X 22/7 Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Emergency Leave) 2020 13/5 13/5 14/5 14/5 15/5 41 Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Financial Transparency) 2020 [No. 2] P 19/10 2  

  • Final Senate Bills List for 2020

    Date
    17/12/2020 
    Chamber
    Senate 
    Summary
    ABBREVIATIONS–parties and committees AG Australian Greens LP Liberal Party of Australia [Govt] ALP Australian Labor Party [Opp] Nats The Nationals [Govt] CA Centre Alliance PHON Pauline Hanson's One Nation Ind Independent SC House of Representatives Selection Committee JLN Jacqui Lambie Network SBC Senate Selection of Bills Committee KAP Katter's Australian Party Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment (Jabiru) Bill2020 (Indigenous Australians portfolio) Amends the: Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 to: remove the requirement that the term of the Jabiru township lease be 99 years to allow for a shorter term between 40 and 99 years; remove the requirement that the initial grant of the township lease can only be to the Commonwealth; clarify that the new township lease will not automatically extend the term of existing Jabiru subleases beyond the term of the current town head lease; and remove redundant Jabiru-specific leasing provisions; and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to make a minor consequential amendment. House of Representatives: Introduced 13/5/20 2nd reading amendment: 1 Opp/negatived Passed 31/8/20 Senate: Introduced 1/9/20 Passed 3/9/20  

  • Final House Bills List for 2019 (46th Parliament)

    Date
    17/12/2019 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Summary
    Prepared and issued by the Table Office House of Representatives Daily Bills List As at cob 17 December 2019 Final for 2019 46th PARLIAMENT - 1ST SESSION - 2019 BILLS INITIATED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bills introduced in 2019 — 164 (Including 15 received from the Senate) Short Title Intro House Passed House Intro Senate Passed Senate Assent Date Act No. Aged Care Amendment (Movement of Provisionally Allocated Places) 2019 24/7 11/9 11/9 17/9 20/9 71 Aged Care Amendment (Staffing Ratio Disclosure) 2019 P 22/7 Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Amendment (Worker Screening Database) 2019 P 22/7 Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Board and Other Improvements) 2019 18/9 1 3/12 5/12 Agriculture Legislation Repeal 2019 Z 2/7  

  • Final Senate Bills List for 2019 (46th Parliament)

    Date
    17/12/2019 
    Chamber
    Senate 
    Summary
    ABBREVIATIONS-parties and committees AG Australian Greens LP Liberal Party of Australia [Govt] ALP Australian Labor Party [Opp] Nats The Nationals [Govt] CA Centre Alliance PHON Pauline Hanson's One Nation Ind Independent SC House of Representatives Selection Committee JLN Jacqui Lambie Network SBC Senate Selection of Bills Committee KAP Katter's Australian Party Aged Care Amendment (Movement of Provisionally Allocated Places) Bill2019 (Health portfolio) Amends the Aged Care Act 1997 to enable the Secretary of the Department of Health (or their delegates) to allow approved providers of residential aged care to move provisionally allocated residential aged care places from one region to another, within a state or territory. House of Representatives: Introduced 24/7/19 2nd reading amendment: 1 Opp/negatived Passed 11/9/19 Senate: Introduced 11/9/19 Passed 17/9/19 Assent: 20/9/19 (Act No. 71, 2019) Aged Care Amendment (Staffing Ratio Disclosure) Bill 2019 (Ms Sharkie MP - CA) Amends the Aged Care Act 1997 to: require approved residential care service providers to notify the secretary of the ratios of aged care recipients to 

  • Final Senate Bills List for 2019 (45th Parliament)

    Date
    1/07/2019 
    Chamber
    Senate 
    Summary
    ABBREVIATIONS-parties, stages and committees AC Australian Conservatives LDP Liberal Democratic Party AG Australian Greens LP Liberal Party of Australia [Govt] ALP Australian Labor Party [Opp] Nats The Nationals [Govt] CA Centre Alliance (formerly Nick Xenophon Team) NXT Nick Xenophon Team DHJP Derryn Hinch's Justice Party PHON Pauline Hanson's One Nation FFP Family First Party SBC Senate Selection of Bills Committee Ind Independent SC House of Representatives Selection Committee JLN Jacqui Lambie Network UAP United Australia Party KAP Katter's Australian Party A Fair Go for Australians in Trade Bill 2018 (Mr Clare MP - ALP) The bill: prohibits the Commonwealth from entering into a trade agreement that includes certain provisions; requires the Commonwealth to include in all bilateral trade agreements a labour chapter with internationally recognised labour principles; prohibits the Commonwealth from entering into a trade agreement unless the agreement requires skills assessments to be undertaken in Australia; requires the minister to commission an independent national interest assessment of any proposed trade agreement; and provides for 

  • Final House Bills List for 2019 (45th Parliament)

    Date
    6/04/2019 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Summary
    Prepared and issued by the Table Office House of Representatives Daily Bills List As at cob 6 April 2019 Final for 45th Parliament 45th PARLIAMENT - 1ST SESSION - 2019 BILLS INITIATED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bills introduced in 2016 — 116 (Including 3 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2017 — 218 (Including 15 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2018 — 226 (Including 19 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2019 — 65 (Including 7 received from the Senate) Short Title Intro House Passed House Intro Senate Passed Senate Assent Date Act No. A Fair Go for Australians in Trade 2018 P 15/10 Aged Care Amendment (Movement of Provisionally Allocated Places) 2019 13/2 2/4 Aged Care Amendment (Staffing Ratio Disclosure) 2018 P, B 20/8 1 Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Operational 

  • Final House Bills List for 2018

    Date
    17/12/2018 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Summary
    Prepared and issued by the Table Office House of Representatives Daily Bills List As at cob 17 December 2018 Final for 2018 45th PARLIAMENT - 1ST SESSION - 2018 BILLS INITIATED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bills introduced in 2016 — 116 (Including 3 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2017 — 218 (Including 15 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2018 — 226 (Including 19 received from the Senate) Short Title Intro House Passed House Intro Senate Passed Senate Assent Date Act No. A Fair Go for Australians in Trade 2018 P 15/10 A New Tax System (Medicare Levy Surcharge—Fringe Benefits) Amendment (Excess Levels for Private Health Insurance Policies)2018 28/3 31/5 18/6 1 10/9 21/9 99 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Amendment (Indigenous Land Corporation) 2018 28/3 2 25/10H 12/11 28/11 30/11 144 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land and Sea Future 

  • Final Senate Bills List for 2018

    Date
    17/12/2018 
    Chamber
    Senate 
    Summary
    ABBREVIATIONS-parties, stages and committees AC Australian Conservatives LDP Liberal Democratic Party AG Australian Greens LP Liberal Party of Australia [Govt] ALP Australian Labor Party [Opp] Nats The Nationals [Govt] CA Centre Alliance (formerly Nick Xenophon Team) NXT Nick Xenophon Team DHJP Derryn Hinch's Justice Party PHON Pauline Hanson's One Nation FFP Family First Party SBC Senate Selection of Bills Committee Ind Independent SC House of Representatives Selection Committee KAP Katter's Australian Party UAP United Australia Party JLN Jacqui Lambie Network A Fair Go for Australians in Trade Bill 2018 (Mr Clare MP - ALP) The bill: prohibits the Commonwealth from entering into a trade agreement that includes certain provisions; requires the Commonwealth to include in all bilateral trade agreements a labour chapter with internationally recognised labour principles; prohibits the Commonwealth from entering into a trade agreement unless the agreement requires skills assessments to be undertaken in Australia; requires the minister to commission an independent national interest assessment of any proposed trade agreement; and provides for the 

  • Final House Bills List for 2017

    Date
    13/12/2017 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Summary
    As at cob 13 December 2017 Final for 2017 45th PARLIAMENT - 1ST SESSION - 2017 BILLS INITIATED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bills introduced in 2016 — 116 (Including 3 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2017 — 218 (Including 15 received from the Senate) Short Title Intro House Passed House Intro Senate Passed Senate Assent Date Act No. Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Amendment (Review)2016 P, X 10/10 Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Operational Efficiency) 2017 25/10 Agriculture and Water Resources Legislation Amendment 2016 1/12 13/2 14/2 Airports Amendment 2016 1/12 1 Air Services Amendment 2016 P, X 28/11 Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment 2017 B 17/8 2 6/12H 7/12 7/12 

  • Final Senate Bills List for 2017

    Date
    13/12/2017 
    Chamber
    Senate 
    Summary
    As at cob 13 December 2017 (2017 Final Edition) Abbreviations AC Australian Conservatives AG Australian Greens ALP Australian Labor Party [Opp] CLP Country Liberal Party [Govt] DHJP Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party FFP Family First Party Ind Independent KAP Katter’s Australian Party JLN Jacqui Lambie Network LDP Liberal Democratic Party LP Liberal Party of Australia [Govt] Nats The Nationals [Govt] NXT Nick Xenophon Team PHON Pauline Hanson’s One Nation CID Consideration in detail stage (House of Representatives) PM Private member’s bill PS Private senator’s bill S Senate bill SBC Senate Selection of Bills Committee SC House of Representatives Selection Committee Note:Each bill summary reflects the content of the bill as first introduced into the Parliament. PSA New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Amendment (Make Electricity GST Free) Bill 2017 (Introduced by Senator Leyonhjelm - LDP) Amends the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 to remove goods and services tax from the supply of electricity. Senate: Intro. 5/9/17; Negatived at 2nd reading 7/9/17 SAboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment Bill 2017 Amends the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 to: enable certain Kakadu and 

  • Final Senate Bills List for 2016

    Date
    14/12/2016 
    Chamber
    Senate 
    Summary
    As at cob 14 December 2016 (2016 Final Edition) Abbreviations AG Australian Greens ALP Australian Labor Party [Opp] AMEP Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party CLP Country Liberal Party [Govt] DHJP Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party FFP Family First Party GLT Glenn Lazarus Team Ind Independent KAP Katter’s Australian Party JLN Jacqui Lambie Network LDP Liberal Democratic Party LP Liberal Party of Australia [Govt] Nats The Nationals [Govt] NXT Nick Xenophon Team PHON Pauline Hanson’s One Nation PUP Palmer United Party CID Consideration in detail stage (House of Representatives) L Lapsed bill PM Private member’s bill PS Private senator’s bill S Senate bill SBC Senate Selection of Bills Committee Note:Each bill summary reflects the content of the bill as first introduced into the Parliament. PSAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Amendment (A Stronger Land Account) LBill2014 (Introduced by Senator Siewert - AG) Amends the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005 to: clarify the purpose of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Account; provide for excess returns from Land Account investments to be equally shared between the Account and the Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC); provide that the minister may 

  • Final House Bills List for 2016 (45th Parliament)

    Date
    12/12/2016 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Summary
    . As at cob 12 December 2016 Final for 2016 45th PARLIAMENT - 1ST SESSION - 2016 BILLS INITIATED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bills introduced in 2016 — 116 (Including 3 received from the Senate) Short Title Intro House Passed House Intro Senate Passed Senate Assent Date Act No. Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Amendment (Review)2016 P 10/10 Agriculture and Water Resources Legislation Amendment 2016 1/12 Airports Amendment 2016 1/12 Air Services Amendment 2016 P 28/11 Appropriation (No. 1) 2016-2017 B 31/8 20/10 7/11 7/11 10/11 69 Appropriation (No. 2) 2016-2017 B 31/8 20/10 7/11 7/11 10/11 70 Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) (No. 1) 2016-2017 B 31/8 20/10 7/11  

  • Final House Bills List for 2nd Session 2016 (44th Parliament)

    Date
    9/05/2016 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Summary
    . As at cob 9 May 2016 Final for 44th Parliament 44th PARLIAMENT - 2nd Session - 2016 BILLS INITIATED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bills introduced in 2013 — 47 (Including 2 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2014 — 222 (Including 4 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2015 — 208 (Including 12 received from the Senate) Bills introduced in 2016 (1st Session) — 49 (Including 1 received from the Senate) Bills introduced or restored in 2016 (2nd Session) — 43 (0 received from the Senate) Short Title Intro House Passed House Intro Senate Passed Senate Assent Date Act No. Appropriation (No. 1) 2016-2017 LD 3/5 Appropriation (No. 2) 2016-2017 LD 3/5 Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) (No. 1) 2016-2017 LD 3/5 Australian Crime Commission Amendment (National Policing Information) 2015 N (Act citation: Australian Crime Commission 

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