This interim report examines how processes can be strengthened to build on Australia’s success as a trading nation and ensure trade and investment agreements are of the greatest benefit for all Australians.

This final report of the committee’s inquiry considers the release of the OECD’s latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results, and the first tranche of resources from the Australian Education Research Organisation’s 'Engaged Classrooms Through Effective Classroom Management' project.

This inquiry found that the key issues impacting the resilience of Australia's road networks are maintenance under-investment and backlogs, asset condition data gaps, challenges accessing betterment funding, and a lack of cross-government collaboration and planning to support targeted investment and risk mitigation.

Following a referral from the Federal Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister, Murray Watt, in October 2022, the House Standing Committee on Agriculture commenced an inquiry into food security in Australia. This is the final report from the inquiry. The report’s key recommendation is the formulation of a comprehensive National Food Plan, with clear objectives and...

A key recommendation stemming from this inquiry is for the Australian government to ensure that formal reporting obligations for both decision-making agencies and review bodies be expanded to ensure information is readily available about the timeliness and efficacy of freedom of information (FOI) decision-making.