The week ahead...

3 to 5 February 2026

Government bills1

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

Tuesday, 3 February

Wednesday, 4 February

Thursday, 5 February

Private senators' bills

Wednesday, 4 February

  • TBC [Opposition]

Thursday, 5 February

  • TBC [Australian Greens]

Source: https://www.pmc.gov.au/resource-centre/government/draft-legislation-program-senate
1 Links to relevant Parliamentary Library Bills Digests are provided where available
* At the time of publication on 30 January 2026, amendments to the bill had been circulated.

Reports expected this week

Wednesday, 4 February

Scheduled hearings

See the list of upcoming public hearings

Delegated legislation – motion of disallowance to be considered

Tuesday, 3 February

  • Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulations 2025 [F2025L01226] to be moved by Senator Shoebridge
  • Digital ID Amendment (Redress Framework and Other Measures) Rules 2025 [F2025L01393] to be moved by Senator Shoebridge
  • Treasury Laws Amendment (Help to Buy Exemptions) Regulations 2025 [F2025L01140] - debate to resume on the motion moved by Senator Bragg

Condolence

Tuesday, 3 February

Address-in-reply

  • The address-in-reply (the Senate's response to the Governor-General's opening speech) is scheduled for debate in the Senate during the week.

More information

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