Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters
Media release, 22 January 1999
INQUIRY INTO THE CONDUCT OF THE 1998 FEDERAL ELECTION
On 10 December 1998 the Special Minister of State requested the Joint
Standing Committee on Electoral Matters inquire into and report on:
all aspects of the conduct of the 1998 federal election and matters
related thereto.
The Chair of the Committee, Mr Gary Nairn MP, Member for Eden - Monaro,
said that "the Committee's predecessors have reported on every federal
election held since 1984, resulting in an ongoing review of all areas
of electoral policy and administration."
"Federal election inquiries conducted by the Committee's predecessors
have a reputable history of improving the accountability and efficiency
of Australia's electoral system," Mr Nairn said.
"The new Committee intends to encourage as many interested members of
the public as possible to have their say on Australia's electoral system,
and on the conduct of the 1998 election."
Submissions will be called for in advertisements to be placed in all
capital city newspapers on Saturday 23 January 1999, or members of the
public can visit the Committee web site at www.aph.gov.au/house /committee/em/index.htm
for further information. Public hearings based on submissions should commence
following the closing date for the receipt of submissions on 12 March
1999.
Ends
22 January 1999
Further information: Gary Nairn MP (Chair) 02 - 6297 3952
Christopher Paterson (Secretary) 02 - 6277 4587
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