Top story – Consumer protection – How the EU protects consumer rights
Find out how the EU protects consumers and about Parliament’s initiatives to improve those rights.Source : © European Union, 2024 – EP
Offshore wind industry consultation process – Parliament of Australia
List of recommendations Recommendation 1 6.49The committee recommends that the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) consider ways to improve engagement with relevant First Nations and …
Select Committee on PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) – Parliament of Australia
On 22 August 2024, the Senate appointed a select committee, to be known as the Select Committee on PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances), to inquire into the extent, regulation and …
MEPs reject motion of censure against the European Commission | News
The vote on the motion took place by roll call. To be adopted, a two-thirds majority of the votes cast, representing a majority of component Members of Parliament, would have …
Top story – Changes in the European Commission 2023 – Hoekstra, Ivanova backed for commissioners, new role for vice-president Šefčovič
Parliament approved Wopke Hoekstra and Iliana Ivanova as new commissioners and supported giving Maroš Šefčovič responsibility for the Green Deal.Source : © European Union, 2023 – EP
Second progress report – Parliament of Australia
12 June 2025 Defence honours and awards system (PDF 65KB) On 3 July 2024, the Senate referred an inquiry into the Defence honours and awards system to the Foreign Affairs, …
Quality of governance at Australian higher education providers – Parliament of Australia
Committee: Education and Employment Legislation CommitteeDate referred: 29 July 2025Submissions close: 28 August 2025Interim reporting date: 19 September 2025Reporting date: 04 December 2025 Under Standing Order 25(2)(a)(v), the Senate Education and …
Commission must tackle China’s export restrictions on rare earth elements | News
On April 4 2025, China imposed export restrictions on seven rare earth elements and magnets used in the defence, energy, and automotive sectors as a response to increased U.S. tariffs …
Top story – Parliament reforms – Boosting Parliament's integrity and strengthening trust
Discover the measures reinforcing Parliament’s integrity and closing loopholes to protect the institution and MEPs from outside interference.Source : © European Union, 2024 – EP
Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates) Bill 2025 – Parliament of Australia
We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the …