Table of Contents

REPORT ON THE PROVISIONS OF THE QUARANTINE AMENDMENT BILL 1998

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1
THE COMMITTEE'S INQUIRY
Referral of the Bill to the Committee
Conduct of the inquiry
Consideration of the Committee's Report


CHAPTER 2
BACKGROUND TO THE BILL
Introduction
The Governments response to the Nairn Report
Outline of the Bill
Provisions of the Bill relevant to this inquiry
Other provisions of the Bill discussed in the course of the inquiry

CHAPTER 3
ISSUES CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE
Privatisation of quarantine stations
Commercially operated premises

CHAPTER 4
OTHER ISSUES CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE
Introduction
Privilege against self incrimination
Delegation of powers by the Minister and Ministerial Responsibility
Special quarantine areas

CHAPTER 5
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

APPENDIX 1
LIST OF SUBMISSIONS MADE TO THE INQUIRY

APPENDIX 2
LIST OF WITNESSES WHO GAVE EVIDENCE TO THE INQUIRY

APPENDIX 3
ADVICE ON ITEM 295 OF THE BILL
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APPENDIX 4
ADVICE ON PERSONAL LIABILITY OF THE MINISTER
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