Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs
Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Bills
The functions of the Scrutiny of Bills Committee, set out in Senate standing order 24, are to assess bills against a set of accountability standards that focus on the effect of proposed legislation on individual rights, liberties and obligations, the rule of law and on parliamentary scrutiny.
The functions of the Scrutiny of Bills Committee, set out in Senate standing order 24, are to assess bills against a set of accountability standards that focus on the effect of proposed legislation on individual rights, liberties and obligations, the rule of law and on parliamentary scrutiny.
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Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
The Community Affairs Committees cover the following portfolios: Health, Disability and Ageing, and Social Services.
The Community Affairs Committees cover the following portfolios: Health, Disability and Ageing, and Social Services.
Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights' functions are to examine bills, Acts and legislative instruments for compatibility with human rights, and report to both Houses of the Parliament. The committee may also inquire into and report on any human rights matters referred to it by the... See more
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights' functions are to examine bills, Acts and legislative instruments for compatibility with human rights, and report to both Houses of the Parliament. The committee may also inquire into and report on any human rights matters referred to it by the... See more