The rapid uptake of automated decision making and machine learning in the workplace is the focus of a new inquiry launched by the Employment, Education and Training Committee. Submissions from interested parties are welcome until 21 June 2024.

More: aph.gov.au/EE

The Committee's hearing in Caboolture will begin at 9.45am today. Locals affected by the 2022 floods will share their insurance experiences at 11.20am and 2.35pm.

Tune in: aph.gov.au/live.

The House Economics Committee will hold hearings in Maribyrnong, Rochester and Heathcote for its inquiry into insurers’ responses to 2022 major floods claims. Affected locals are invited to make statements on their experiences with insurers.

Learn more: aph.gov.au/FloodInsurance

The Joint Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs has commenced an inquiry into improving the economic self-determination and opportunities for First Nations Australians. The Committee welcomes submissions until 24 May.

More info: aph.gov.au/JSCATSIA

The House Economics Committee has published the programs for its upcoming flood insurance inquiry hearings. The Committee is still welcoming affected locals to register to share their insurance experiences at the hearings.

More: aph.gov.au/floodinsurance

The Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport Committee is looking to make local government expenditure more sustainable. We caught up with Chair Luke Gosling MP and Deputy Chair Tony Pasin to find out more.

Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=En6MW8…
More: aph.gov.au/localgov

In the wake of venue closures and festival cancellations, the Communications and Arts Committee has announced an inquiry into the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry. Submissions are welcome by 30 April 2024.

More: aph.gov.au/LiveMusicIndus…

🚨*Bills Alert*🚨

The House has passed the following bills.

The bills will now be transmitted to the Senate.

ℹ️ To find out more, visit: aph.gov.au/bills.

The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters has commenced an inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia and is seeking submissions by 24 May 2024.

Read the terms of reference and learn more about the inquiry here: aph.gov.au/CivicsEducation.

Question Time is expected to commence shortly after 2 pm.

▶️ Watch live here: aph.gov.au/live #QT

🚨*Bill Alert*🚨

The House passed three bills relating to agriculture earlier today.

The bills will be transmitted to the Senate.

ℹ️ To find out more, see: aph.gov.au/bills.

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs has tabled the report of its inquiry into the recognition of unpaid carers.

The report, including its 22 recommendations, and more info about the inquiry can be found at: aph.gov.au/UnpaidCarers.

If you live near Caboolture, Logan/Beenleigh or Lismore and were affected by the 2022 floods, the federal parliamentary inquiry into insurers’ responses to the floods wants to hear from you. Public hearings will be held from 9-11 April.

Learn more at: bit.ly/FloodInsuranceX.

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security has tabled the report for its review of the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Act 2018, recommending 'substantial reform' to improve the scheme and its administration.

Read the report at: aph.gov.au/FITSAct2018.

The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill Shorten has introduced the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 in the House this morning.

ℹ️ To find out more, visit: aph.gov.au/bills.

The Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, Patrick Gorman MP, has introduced three bills in the House this morning.

ℹ️ To find out more, visit: aph.gov.au/bills.

The Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland has introduced the Australian Postal Corporation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 in the House this morning.

ℹ️ To find out more, visit: aph.gov.au/bills.

The Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury Andrew Leigh has introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering Better Financial Outcomes and Other Measures) Bill 2024 in the House this morning.

ℹ️ To find out more, visit: aph.gov.au/bills.