Parliamentary statistics
Keep up-to-date with the current numbers and work of the 48th Australian Parliament with these facts and figures.
Following the federal election held on 3 May 2025, the Australian Labor Party (ALP) formed government after winning the support of the majority (more than half) of the 150 members elected to the House of Representatives. The Prime Minister, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, and full ministry were sworn-in by the Governor-General at Government House in Canberra on 13 May 2025.
The 48th Parliament commenced on 22 July 2025 with an opening ceremony held at Parliament House.
You can also view the statistics of the now completed 47th Parliament.
The 48th Parliament at work
Bills*
| House of Representatives | Senate | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First introduced | 102 | 66 | 168 |
| Passed by both houses | 53 |
Committees
| House of Representatives | Senate | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Committee reports presented | 39 | 84 | 123 |
Other work*
| House of Representatives | Senate | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Questions without notice | 754 | 1,020 | 1,774 |
| Petitions presented | 773 | 1 | 774 |
| Signatures to petitions received | 578,250 | 46,788 | 625,038 |
Sittings*
| House of Representatives | Senate | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of sitting days | 39 | 32 | 71 |
| Hours of sitting*** | 363 hrs, 16 mins | 299 hrs, 52mins |
663 hrs, 8 mins |
*** excludes suspension of sittings
Senate
Composition of the Senate
Senate current numbers
DPS AUSPIC/Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)
Senate current numbers
DPS AUSPIC/Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)
Description
The current number of members in the Senate from each party:
Government – 29 senators
- Australian Labor Party
Opposition – 27 senators
- Liberal Party of Australia (21)
- Liberal National Party of Queensland (2)
- The Nationals (3)
- Country Liberal Party (1)
Minor parties – 17 senators
- Australian Greens (10)
- One Nation (4)
- Jacqui Lambie Network (1)
- United Australia Party (1)
- Australia's Voice (1)
Independents – 3 Senators
As at 30 January 2026
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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
DPS AUSPIC/Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)
Description
The current number of members in the House of Representatives from each party:
Government – 94 members
- Australian Labor Party
Opposition – 42 members
- Liberal Party of Australia (18)
- Liberal National Party of Queensland (16)
- The Nationals (8)
Minor parties – 4 members
- Australian Greens (1)
- Centre Alliance (1)
- Katter's Australian Party (1)
- One Nation (1)
Independents – 10 members
As at 30 January 2026
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