Terms of Reference

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs will examine the 2019-20 annual report of the Attorney-General's Department.  In doing so, the Committee will inquire into and report on constitutional reform and referendums, having particular regard to:

  1. opportunities to improve public awareness and education about the Australian Constitution;
  2. suggestions for mechanisms to review the Australian Constitution and for community consultation on any proposed amendments before they are put to a referendum;
  3. the effectiveness of the arrangements for the conduct of referendums set out in the Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1984 and the need for any amendments; and
  4. any other related matters.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 2358
spla.reps@aph.gov.au