Appendix A – The Inquiry

1.1                   A media release announcing the inquiry and seeking submissions was issued on 27 May 2011. Letters advising of the inquiry and inviting submissions were sent to State and Territory Ministers and major stakeholders.

1.2                   During the inquiry, the Committee received 6 submissions. Submissions received are listed at Appendix B.

1.3                   A public hearing was held in Canberra on 17 June 2011. Those persons and organisations appearing at public hearings are listed at Appendix C.

1.4                   The submissions and transcript of evidence are available from the committee’s website at http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/arff/petroleum/index.htm