These Bills were introduced into Parliament by the Government during the last sitting week:
Carbon Credits and Other Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2026
Criminal Code Amendment (National Sport Integrity Offences) Bill 2026
The Senate referred the following Bills to Committee:
Commonwealth Land (Affordable Housing) Bill 2026 referred to the Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 12 October 2026
Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting Shackling During Childbirth) Bill 2026 referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 7 October 2026
Criminal Code Amendment (National Sport Integrity Offences) Bill 2026 referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 2 October 2026
Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting the Strip Searching of Children) Bill 2026 referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 13 October 2026
Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Fair Super for Young Workers) Bill 2026 referred to the Economics Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 17 November 2026
The Parliament will next sit 7-10 September.
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