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Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025
An inquiry and report into the Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025 (No. 2) which would establish an independent statutory authority, the Whistleblower Protection Authority, and provide for the appointment of the Whistleblower Protection Commissioner. The committee recommends that the Senate does not pass the Bill.
Report
The independent review of resourcing in parliamentarian offices
This review examined concerns about the adequacy of resources in federal parliamentarian offices and reviewed factors affecting workloads in federal parliamentarian offices. The review proposed 10 recommendations to improve support systems and processes and enhance the resources available to support this important work.
Report
Offshore wind industry consultation process
This report focuses on the steps taken by the Australian Government to consult on the first stage of the development of an offshore wind industry and the key issues raised by stakeholders throughout the government’s consultation process. It provides five recommendations.
Report
Australia’s youth justice and incarceration system
This review of the incarceration of children in Australia was unable to further progress its inquiries due to the calling of the 2025 Federal election. This final report recommends that the Senate take note of the interim report and re-refer the inquiry in the new Parliament.
Report
‘Big box’ retailer price setting
This report details an inquiry investigating the role of Australia's 'big box' retailers and large format retailers in price setting. The inquiry received 19 submissions but was unable to hold public hearings before the 2025 Federal election was called and has therefore made no findings or recommendations.
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