Terms of Reference

Effectiveness of the Australian Government's response to Australian citizens who are kidnapped and held for ransom overseas

Terms of Reference

(a)        the effectiveness of the Australian Government's response to Australian citizens who are kidnapped and held for ransom overseas, including but not limited
               to the response of  the  Australian Federal Police, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the consular assistance in the relevant country;
(b)        how the Australian Government's response in these situations compares to the approach taken by other countries;
(c)        measures that could be taken by the Australian Government to improve the handling of its assistance to Australian citizens and their families; and
(d)        any other related matter.


For further information, contact:

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee
Department of the Senate
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone:+61 2 6277 3535
Fax:+61 2 6277 5818
Email:fadt.sen@aph.gov.au