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  • Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Bill 2003

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    Date
    27 Mar 2003 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Not Proceeding 
    Portfolio
    Attorney-General 
    Summary
    Provides for the restructure of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (including abolition of the positions of Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Race Discrimination Commissioner and Sex Discrimination Commissioner) and the Commission’s renaming as the Australian Human Rights Commission. Also provides for: greater focus on education, dissemination of information on human rights and assistance to business and the community; prior approval of, or notification to, the Attorney-General of proposed interventions in court proceedings by the Commission; removal of power to recommend payment of damages or compensation in certain circumstances; appointment of part-time complaints commissioners; abolition of the Community Relations Council and advisory councils; removal of powers of delegation from the
    Disability Discrimination Act 1992
    ,
    Racial Discrimination Act 1975
    and
    Sex Discrimination Act 1984
    and consolidation into one delegation provision; and includes application and transitional provisions. Amends five Acts including the
    Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986
    and makes consequential amendments to 13 other Acts. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Australian Citizenship for Eligible De facto Spouses Bill 2002

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    Date
    24 Jun 2002 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Not Proceeding 
    Sponsor
     

    Bill

  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Scrutiny of Board Appointments) Amendment Bill 2002

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    Date
    15 May 2002 
    Chamber
    Senate 
    Status
    Not Proceeding 
    Sponsor
    BOURNE, Vicki 
    Summary
    Amends the
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983
    to: provide for scrutiny of appointments to the ABC Board; and improve public visibility of the Board’s activities and decisions. 

    Bill

  • Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Legislation Amendment (Terrorism) Bill 2002

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    Date
    21 Mar 2002 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Not Proceeding 
    Portfolio
    Attorney-General 
    Summary
    Amends the:
    Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979
    to strengthen its counter-terrorism powers, in particular by: enabling the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) to seek a warrant to detain and question persons over 14 years of age for the purposes of investigating terrorism offences; and provides for safeguards in relation to these new powers, and penalties for officials’ failure to comply with provisions; and
    Telecommunications (Interception) Act 1979
    in relation to the authorisation of communication of intelligence by persons other than ASIO officers. Also provides for review of the operation of the legislation 3 years after its commencement. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Airports Amendment Bill 2002

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    Date
    13 Feb 2002 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Not Proceeding 
    Portfolio
    Transport and Regional Services portfolio 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Australian Coast Guard Bill 2001

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    Date
    24 Sep 2001 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Not Proceeding 
    Sponsor
     

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment Bill 2001

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    Date
    23 Aug 2001 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Not Proceeding 
    Portfolio
    Immigration and Multicultural Affairs 
    Summary
    Amends the
    Australian Citizenship Act 1948
    to update aspects of Australian citizenship law and, in particular, enhances provisions relating to citizenship of children and young adults; and strengthens existing integrity measures, including ‘people smuggling’ provisions. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Aviation Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2001

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    Date
    05 Apr 2001 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Not Proceeding 
    Portfolio
    Transport and Regional Services portfolio 
    Summary
    CAUTION: Aviation Legn Amdt Bill (No. 1) 2001 number is 00059 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Award of Victoria Cross for Australia Bill 2001

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    Date
    04 Apr 2001 
    Chamber
    Senate 
    Status
    Not Proceeding 
    Sponsor
     

    Bill

  • ABC Amendment (Online and Multichannelling Services) Bill 2001 [2002]

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    Date
    03 Apr 2001 
    Chamber
    Senate 
    Status
    Not Proceeding 
    Sponsor
    BOURNE, Vicki 
    Summary
    Amends the:
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983
    in relation to the provision of online and multichannelling services; and
    Broadcasting Services Act 1992
    to enable the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Special Broadcasting Service Corporation to provide unrestricted multichannelling services. 

    Bill

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