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Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (2006 Budget Measures) Bill 2006 [Provisions]

22 November 2006

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Members of the Committee	(PDF 58KB)

Abbreviations	(PDF 40KB)

Recommendations	(PDF 25KB)

Chapter 1 - Introduction	(PDF 58KB)
Background Purpose of the Bill Conduct of the inquiry Acknowledgement Privilege issue Note on references

Chapter 2 - Key issues	(PDF 276KB)
Is there a demonstrated need for the powers? Proportionality between objects to be achieved and degree of intrusion Distinction between Centrelink and other Commonwealth bodies Training and cultural issues Powers more appropriately exercised by Australian Federal Police Oversight and accountability mechanisms Other matters Committee view

Appendix 1	(PDF 50KB)
Submissions received Tabled documents

Appendix 2	(PDF 29KB)
Witnesses who appeared before the Committee Canberra, Friday 10 November 2006

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Email: legcon.sen@aph.gov.au

Phone:	+61 2 6277 3560
Fax:	+61 2 6277 5794
Email:	legcon.sen@aph.gov.au