Public Hearing - Canberra, 13 October 2005

Inquiry into Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2005

Public Hearing - Canberra, 13 October 2005

Senate Committee Room 2S1
Parliament House, Canberra

5.30 pm  - 5.50 pm

Australian Medical Association (Subs 3 and 15)*
Mr John O'Dea, Director, Medical Practice Department

5.50 pm  - 6.10 pm

Women's Health Victoria (Subs 2 and 8)*
via teleconference
Ms Marilyn Beaumont, Executive Director
Ms Kerrilie Rice, Policy & Research Officer

6:10 pm - 6.25 pm

Medical Industry Association of Australia (Sub 16)+
via teleconference
Mr David Ross, Director, Healthcare Access

6.25 pm  - 6.40 pm

National Association of Practising Psychiatrists (Sub 1)#
via teleconference
Dr Gil Anaf, past President

6.40 pm  - 7.15 pm

Department of Health and Ageing  (Subs 7 and x )*
Ms Joy Pettingell, Director, Policy Implementation and Budget , Pharmaceutical Benefits Branch
[other witnesses TBA]

*       Witnesses will give evidence on both Bills
+      Witness will give evidence on Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2005
#      Witness will give evidence on National Health Amendment (Budget Measures – Pharmaceutical Benefits Safety Net) Bill 2005

For further information, contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone: +61 2 6277 3515
Fax: +61 2 6277 5829
Email: community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au