Parliamentary Joint Committee on Public Consultancy and Services Contracts Bill 2025

Stage by Stage

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript. In date order, both chambers.

1. Wednesday 30 July 2025 · Senate

   First Reading
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2. Wednesday 30 July 2025 · Senate

   Second Reading

   The debate concerned the introduction of legislation to establish a joint parliamentary committee for reviewing and approving high-value consultancy contracts. The sole speaker argued that the bill was necessary to provide greater oversight and transparency regarding significant government expenditure on advisory services. The proposal aimed to implement a recommendation from a previous committee inquiry into consulting services integrity. The debate was adjourned after the opening speech, with leave granted to continue remarks later.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned with leave granted for the member to continue remarks later.

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