It's Budget Week, which of course means Budget Tree! (But we have to confess these images were taken before today. The budget tree has now sadly shed its leaves)

We have three days of sitting starting tomorrow.

19 bills for debate
3 committee reports to be presented
2 Senate orders to be complied with

Oh, and a budget.

Find more details of what business has been scheduled on our website bit.ly/wkahead

Today's #Senate lecture at 12.15 will be on The future of federal financial relations following Vanderstock bit.ly/SenLectSeries
If you can't make it in person, livestream will be available bit.ly/3UK3ZlV

We are recruiting for Finance and Governance Officer (PSL5) and Senior Performance and Government Officer (PSL6). Please visit our careers page for further information and to apply. pbo.gov.au/about-the-pbo/…

The Department of the Senate is looking for someone to fill the new role of Indigenous Liaison Officer.

Find more details and apply at: bit.ly/3UkRbSt

Our next Senate Lecture brings together two constitutional law experts, Professor Anthony Gray and Emeritus Professor Greg Craven AO, to discuss the implications of the High Court decision in Vanderstock v Victoria.

3 May, 12.15pm

More information bit.ly/4aCfB0L

While the Senate is in recess, committees are very active and there are lots of public hearings planned across Australia this week about aircraft noise, bank closures, Australia's extinction crisis, the National Cultural Policy, supermarket prices and more bit.ly/2J7hSZd

The Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee is calling for submissions to its inquiry into Australian support for Ukraine. The closing date is 10 May 2024
More information: bit.ly/3xmb8ka

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights is calling for submissions to its inquiry into compulsory income management. The closing date is 5 May 2024

More information: bit.ly/3J8eDNz

The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters has commenced an inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia and is seeking submissions by 24 May 2024.

Read the terms of reference and learn more about the inquiry here: aph.gov.au/CivicsEducation.

The first bill on the #Senate 's agenda today is Senator Nick McKim's Competition and Consumer Amendment (Divestiture Powers) Bill 2024 parlwork.aph.gov.au/Bills/s1413

The latest in our series of Papers on Parliament has arrived! If you love a deep dive into all things parliamentary, this is for you! bit.ly/4a8yo3x

Earlier today Senator Ghosh gave his first speech in the #Senate . You can find a replay of the speech on ParlView bit.ly/43tYqfb

We have three days of sitting next week starting on Monday. Find more details of what business has been scheduled on our website bit.ly/wkahead.

21 bills for debate
2 committee reports to be presented
7 Senate orders to be complied with