Inquiry into Transparent Advertising and Notification of Pregnancy
Counselling Services Bill 2005
Reason for referral of the Bill and information relating to the reference
Download this document (PDF 66KB)
The
Senate, on the recommendation of the Selection of Bills Committee, has
referred the above
Bill
to the Committee for inquiry and report by 17 August 2006.
The Bill, second reading speech and other
information relating to the inquiry may be accessed
on this website via the link to
'legislation and documentation relating to
the Bills'.
The
reason for referral of the Bill provided in the Selection of Bills
proposal is to examine the adequacy of the
legislation in improving regulation of pregnancy counselling, and ensure
the counselling provided by Government-funded pregnancy counselling
services is objective, non-directive, and includes information on all
three pregnancy options.
The Committee invites written
submissions addressing issues which are of relevance
to your organisation. Submissions relating to the Bill should be lodged by
Friday, 16 June 2006. The Committee prefers to receive submissions
electronically as an attached document - email:
community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au – otherwise by fax (number
02 6277 5829).
For further information, contact:
Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia