Interim report - Health Legislation Amendment
(Midwives and Nurse Practitioners) Bill 2009 and two related Bills
7 August 2009
© Commonwealth of Australia 2009
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Legislation Committee
INQUIRY INTO THE HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (MIDWIVES AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS) BILL 2009 AND TWO RELATED BILLS
INTERIM REPORT
The Committee has made progress with the Inquiry into the Health Legislation Amendment (Midwives and Nurse Practitioners) Bill 2009 and two related bills. Over 1880 submissions have been received and more are still being received. The Committee held a public hearing in Canberra on 6 August 2009.
Given the considerable interest that has been generated by the inquiry into these Bills, the Committee requires additional time to give favourable consideration to the evidence it has received.
The Committee intends to table its final report to the Senate on 17 August 2009.
Senator Claire Moore
Committee Chair
7 August 2009
For further information, contact:
Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia