Preface
This report on the Workplace Relations Amendment (Superannuation) Bill
1997 sets out the Government's reasons for introducing the bill and summarises
the range of views expressed by witnesses during the inquiry.
The Committee is anxious to ensure that readers in the wider community
understand the Committee's approach in structuring this report.
In the initial chapters, the Committee has sought to present and analyse
the evidence in a balanced, constructive manner. The concluding three
chapters outline the different approaches adopted by the major political
parties towards the proposed legislation. The different approaches often
reflect the parties' positions prior to consideration of the detailed
arguments on the Bill in the Senate. The matters raised may subsequently
lead some, or all of the parties to amend their previous positions.
The Committee expresses its appreciation to those who made submissions
and gave evidence as witnesses. Preparation of submissions takes time
and effort, and appearing as a witness requires a considerable sacrifice
of time and resources. The value of the Committee's report and ongoing
work is enhanced by the quality of the material presented to it. Without
doubt, the superannuation industry and wider community are similarly grateful
for the contributions made by all concerned to this and previous inquiries.
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