That the following matters be referred to the Community Affairs References Committee for inquiry and report by 29 February 2012:
(a) the role, if any, of the Commonwealth Government, its policies and practices in
contributing to forced adoptions; and
(b) the potential role of the Commonwealth in developing a national framework to assist
states and territories to address the consequences for the mothers, their families and
children who were subject to forced adoption policies.
For further information, contact: Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia