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Administrative Review Council Inquiry on Migration
The Administrative Review Council is conducting an inquiry into the operation of the migration-related provisions in: the Administrative Review Tribunal Bill 2024 (Cth) (ART Bill) the Administrative Review Tribunal (Consequential and Transitional Provisions No 1) Bill 2024 (Cth) (ART (CTP 1) Bill). The ART Bill and the ART (CTP 1) Bill have been enacted and are now law. The inquiry follows a request by the former Attorney-General, the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP, as well... MoreOpened 28 November 2025 -
Statutory Review of the Statutory Declarations Act 1959
The Attorney-General’s Department is seeking views on the operation of the Statutory Declarations Act 1959 (the Act) and the Statutory Declarations Regulations 2023 (the Regulations) as part of a statutory review (the review). Section 16 of the Act requires a review of the operation of the Act to be conducted as soon as practicable after 1 January 2026 (that is, the second anniversary of the commencement of the Statutory Declarations Amendment Act 2023 (the Amendment Act) on 1... MoreOpened 16 January 2026 -
Notice of proposed agreement under section 47C of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth)
The Australian Government is proposing to make an agreement that would allow for the prior extinguishment of native title to be disregarded on Albany Rock and Eastern Hannibal Islet in the waters east of far-north Queensland. The proposed agreement is one contemplated by section 47C of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). Before the agreement can be made, the proposed agreement is required to be publicly notified and interested persons must be provided an opportunity to comment. The period... MoreOpened 30 January 2026 -
Community survey to inform the development of the Second Action Plan under the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse 2021-2030
⚠️ We understand that child sexual abuse is a sensitive and challenging issue. Completing this survey may bring up strong feelings for some people. Please take care as you complete this survey and ask for help if you need it. A detailed list of support services can be found in the Additional Support Services section below and on our Get Support page. If you or a child are in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). Lifeline is a crisis support service for people who... MoreOpened 22 May 2026 -
Australia's draft Seventh Periodic Report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
The Australian Government is currently preparing Australia’s Seventh Periodic Report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). Australia’s report will detail actions Australian governments have taken in response to the List of Issues Prior to Reporting (LOIPR) provided by the United Nations Human Rights Committee (the Committee). The report will cover the period November 2017 to August 2026. It is due to the Committee by 7 August 2026. In line with... MoreOpened 28 May 2026 -
Statutory Review of the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Act 2024
Under Section 4 of the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Act 2024 (the Act), the Attorney-General must initiate a review of the amendments made by the Act 18 months after they commenced. The Act introduced amendments to the offence of bribing a foreign public official under Division 70 of the Commonwealth Criminal Code and the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. These amendments address key challenges with investigating and prosecuting cases of foreign bribery in... MoreOpened 7 August 2026 -
Strengthening Australia’s response to modern slavery in supply chains
On 16 July 2026, the Australian Government announced its intention to further strengthen Australia’s modern slavery laws, including by introducing a new criminal offence for the failure to prevent modern slavery. This consultation will inform the details of the proposed offence and enforcement options, including the possible introduction of a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) scheme for relevant modern slavery offences and remedies for victims. The proposed reforms aim to enhance... MoreOpened 21 August 2026 -
Australia’s draft seventh periodic report under the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
The Australian Government is preparing Australia’s seventh periodic report under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT). This report will detail actions Australian governments have taken in response to the List of Issues Prior to Reporting (LOIPR) provided by the United Nations Committee against Torture (the Committee). This fact sheet summarises the key requests in the List of Issues Prior to Reporting (LOIPR). It... MoreOpened 24 August 2026 -
Privacy Reform – Consultation on Exposure Draft legislation
The Australian Government has released a Consultation Paper and Exposure Draft legislation to modernise and strengthen Australia’s privacy laws for the digital age. The reforms will bolster privacy protections for Australians and help tackle emerging risks from new technologies, including artificial intelligence and wearable devices such as smart glasses. The measures in the Exposure Draft Bill are designed to better protect Australians while supporting innovation and providing greater... MoreOpened 31 August 2026 -
Open Government Partnership: Inform the development of Australia’s Fourth National Action Plan
The Open Government Partnership (OGP) is an international, multi-lateral initiative that aims to increase transparency, empower citizens, fight corruption and harness new technologies to strengthen governance. Australia’s next national action plan will set out commitments that the government will deliver within a 2-year timeframe to achieve these goals. Australia has had 3 previous national action plans. Our Third National Action Plan (NAP3) ended on 31 December 2025.... MoreOpened 15 October 2026
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