Parliamentary statistics
Keep up-to-date with the current numbers and work of the Australian Parliament with these facts and figures.
Following the federal election held on 21 May 2022, the Australian Labor Party (ALP) formed government after winning the support of the majority (more than half) of the 151 members elected to the House of Representatives. The Prime Minister, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, and 4 ministers were sworn-in by the Governor-General at Government House in Canberra on 23 May 2022, with the full ministry being sworn-in on 1 June.
The 47th Parliament commenced on 26 July 2022 with an opening ceremony held at Parliament House.
The 47th Parliament at work
Bills*
| House of Representatives | Senate | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First introduced | 300 | 86 | 386 |
| Passed by both houses | 209 |
Committees*
| House of Representatives** | Senate** | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Committee reports presented | 148 | 368 | 516 |
Other work*
| House of Representatives | Senate | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Questions without notice | 2,262 | 3,089 | 5,351 |
| Petitions presented | 1,022 | 7 | 1,029 |
| Signatures to petitions received | 1,382,837 | 37,859 | 1,420,696 |
Sittings*
| House of Representatives | Senate | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of sitting days | 116 | 108 | 224 |
| Hours of sitting*** | 1,089 hrs 52 mins | 1,044 hrs 38 mins |
2,134 hrs 30 mins |
* as at 27 March 2024
** includes joint committees administered by this house of Parliament
*** excludes suspension of sittings
Senate
Composition of the Senate
Senate current numbers
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Senate current numbers
DPS AUSPIC/Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)
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House of Representatives
Composition of the House of Representatives
House of Representatives current numbers.
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House of Representatives current numbers.
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