Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit

• Inquiry into the use and governance of artificial intelligence systems by public sector entities

Evidence received by the Committee during its Inquiry into the 2022-23 Commonwealth Financial Statements indicated an increase in the adoption of artificial intelligence systems by public sector entities to perform certain functions but that there may not yet be adequate governance frameworks in place to regulate and monitor this use. The Committee has therefore undertaken this specific inquiry into the use and governance of AI by Commonwealth entities to provide some important initial oversight of the current and potential future impacts of this emerging and fast developing technology in delivering outcomes for the Australian public.

• Inquiry into the administration of Commonwealth regulations
• Inquiry into the contract management frameworks operated by Commonwealth entities
• Inquiry into the failed visa privatisation process and the implementation of other public sector IT procurements and projects
On 29 February 2024, having considered initial responses and submissions received to the Inquiry into the Permissions Capability adopted on 30 November 2023, the Committee expanded the scope of the inquiry to consider other IT procurement processes across the public sector and amended its terms of reference accordingly.

Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia

• Energy, food and water security
• Cyclone Reinsurance Pool

Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs

• Inquiry into Truth and Justice Commission Bill 2024
An Inquiry into Truth and Justice Commission Bill 2024

Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters

• Inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia
The Committee will inquire into and report on civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia.

Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade

• Inquiry into the review of the operation of the amendments made by the Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Magnitsky-style and Other Thematic Sanctions) Act 2021
The Human Rights Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade has commenced a review of the operation of the amendments made by the Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Magnitsky-style and Other Thematic Sanctions) Act 2021.

Pursuant to Clause 4 of the Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Magnitsky-style and Other Thematic Sanctions) Act 2021 the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade is required to commence a review of the operation of the amendments made by this Act as soon as possible after 8 December 2024.

• Inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2023-24
The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade is conducting an inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2022–23.

Joint Standing Committee on Migration

• Ending Indefinite and Arbitrary Immigration Detention Bill 2022

Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories

• Review of the National Capital Authority Annual Report 2023-24
• Inquiry into the importance of Antarctica to Australia's national interests
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories has been asked to inquire into and report on importance of Antarctica to Australia’s national interest.

Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme

• NDIS participant experience in rural, regional and remote Australia
• General Issues - Annual Report

Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth

• Inquiry into the understanding and utilisation of benefits under Free Trade Agreements
On 15 May 2024, following a referral from Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism the Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth resolved to inquire into and report on the understanding and utilisation of benefits available to Australian industry and communities under Free Trade Agreements.

Joint Standing Committee on Treaties

• Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia on Cooperation in the Field of Defence
• Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Defence and Security Cooperation
• Convention between Australia and the Portuguese Republic for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance
• Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Australia and the United Arab Emirates
• Agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Australia on the Promotion and Protection of Investments
• Amendments to the International Health Regulations
• Indo-Pacific Framework for Prosperity Agreement relating to a Fair Economy
• Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Agreement Relating to a Clean Economy
• Agreement on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services

• Wholesale investor and wholesale client tests
• Inquiry into ASIC's capacity and capability to respond to reports of alleged misconduct
• Oversight of ASIC, the Takeovers Panel and the Corporations Legislation
Ongoing statutory duties of the committee, consistent with subsection 243(a) of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001.

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights

• Antisemitism at Australian universities

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security

• Review of Administration and Expenditure No.23 (2023–24) – Australian Intelligence Agencies

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security is required under paragraph 29(1)(a) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001 to conduct an annual review of the administration, expenditure and financial statements of ASIO, ASIS, AGO, DIO, ASD and ONI.

Submissions are requested by Friday, 29 November 2024.

• Review of Administration and Expenditure No. 22 (2022–23) – Australian Intelligence Agencies
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security is required under Section 29(1)(a) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001, to conduct an annual review of the administration, expenditure and financial statements of ASIO, ASIS, AGO, DIO, ASD and ONI.
Submissions are requested by 24 November 2023.

• Review of Division 3 of Part III of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979
In accordance with paragraph 29(1)(ce) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001 the Committee has commenced an inquiry into the operation, effectiveness and implications of Division 3 of Part III of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 which relates to the Organisation’s compulsory questioning powers.
• Review of the Intelligence Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
The Committee is reviewing the Intelligence Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2023. The Bill would amend the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1986 and the Intelligence Services Act 2001 to expand the jurisdiction of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security and this Committee to include oversight of additional agencies, provide for this Committee to conduct own motion inquiries into counter-terrorism and national security legislation, and provide for additional briefing arrangements.
• Review of the Migration Amendment (Clarifying International Obligations for Removal) Act 2021
As required by paragraph 29(1)(cf) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001, the Committee is reviewing the operation, effectiveness and implications of the amendments made to the Migration Act 1958 by Schedule 1 of the Migration Amendment (Clarifying International Obligations for Removal) Act 2021.
• Review of post-sentence terrorism orders: Division 105A of the Criminal Code Act 1995
The Committee is required under section 29(bbaaa) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001 to review the operation, effectiveness and implications of Division 105A of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Criminal Code) and any other provision of the Criminal Code as it relates to that Division.

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement

• Examination of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Annual Report 2023-24
• Examination of the Australian Federal Police Annual Report 2023-24
• Capability of law enforcement to respond to money laundering and financial crime
• Capability of law enforcement to respond to cybercrime

Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Anti-Corruption Commission

• Examination of the Inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Annual Report 2023-24
• Examination of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Annual Report 2023-24

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works

• New   Australian Electoral Commission — Proposed Fit-out of New Leased Premises at 26 Narellan Street, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
To inquire into and report on the Australian Electoral Commission — Proposed Fit-out of New Leased Premises at 26 Narellan Street, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
• Australian Institute of Sport Revitalisation project, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
To inquire into and report on the Australian Institute of Sport Revitalisation project, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
• Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water — Southern Ocean Research Aquarium
To inquire into and report on the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water — Southern Ocean Research Aquarium.
• Services Australia — Proposed Fit-out of New Leased Premises at 158-186 Walker Street, Townsville, Queensland
To inquire into and report on Services Australia — Proposed Fit-out of New Leased Premises at 158-186 Walker Street, Townsville, Queensland
• Services Australia — Proposed Fit-out of Existing Leased Premises at Caroline Chisholm Centre, 57 Athllon Drive, Greenway, Australian Capital Territory
To inquire into and report on Services Australia — Proposed Fit-out of Existing Leased Premises at Caroline Chisholm Centre, 57 Athllon Drive, Greenway, Australian Capital Territory
• Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water — Davis Station Critical Infrastructure Works
To inquire into and report on the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water — Davis Station Critical Infrastructure Works
• Department of Defence — Facilities to Support LAND 8113 Phase 1 Long Range Fires
To inquire into and report on the Department of Defence — Facilities to Support LAND 8113 Phase 1 Long Range Fires
• Australian Institute of Marine Science — Remediation of AIMS Cape Cleveland Wharf, Queensland
To Inquire into and Report on the Australian Institute of Marine Science — Remediation of AIMS Cape Cleveland Wharf, Queensland