Information about the inquiry

Inquiry into the provisions of the Australian Research Council Amendment Bill 2006

Information about the inquiry

The provisions of the Australian Research Council Amendment Bill 2006 have been referred to the Senate Employment, Workplace Relations and Education Legislation Committee for examination and report by 10 May. The bill reflects recommendations to the government in the Uhrig Review of governance arrangements for statutory bodies. It provides for the abolition of the ARC Board, and the assumption of most of its duties by the Chief Executive Officer, advised by designated committees. The bill also updates annual funding caps, and makes other administrative provisions.

Submissions from interested parties are invited and should be emailed to the Secretary by Friday 21 April 2006.

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For further information, contact:

Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone: +61 2 6277 3521
Fax: +61 2 6277 5706
Email: eet.sen@aph.gov.au