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Legal and Constitutional

Matters Current as at 1 January
Matters Refered during period (Including estimates and annual reports)
Reports tabled that discharge a reference
Current Inquiries as at 30 June
Legislation 1 10 9 2
References 2 1 2 1
Total 3 11 11 3

Number and Hours of Meeting
Public
Hrs
Public Estimates
Hrs
Private
Hrs
Insp/Other
Hrs
Total Meetings
Total Hours
Legislation 6 22:51 8 87:43 11 2:07 0 0:00 25 112:41
References 3 9:50 0 0:00 4 0:09 0 0:00 7 9:51
Total 9 32:41 8 87:43 15 2:16 0 0:00 32 122:40

Meetings by State
ACT
NSW
VIC
TAS
SA
WA
NT
QLD
Legislation 23 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
References 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
Total 28 3 1 0 0 0 0 0

Witnesses
Hansard Pages
Televised hearings
Estimates
Other (Bills)
General
Estimates
Other (Bills)
General
No. of submissions
No. of Pages
Government Responses
Legislation 12 446 71 0 905 334 0 115 1347 0
References 1 0 0 42 0 0 177 54 664 0
Total 13 446 71 42 905 334 177 169 2011 0

Legal and Constitutional Legislation

1 January 2005 to 30 June 2005

Method of appointment

Pursuant to Senate Standing Order 25.

Current members Date of appointment
Senator Marise Payne (NSW, LP)
(elected Chair-2.12.04)		 18.11.04
Senator the Hon Nick Bolkus (SA, ALP)
(elected Deputy Chair-2.12.04)		 18.11.04
Senator Linda Kirk (SA, ALP) 11.5.05
Senator Brett Mason (Qld, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Nigel Scullion (NT, CLP) 18.11.04
Senator Andrew Bartlett (Qld, AD)  23.6.05

 

Substitute members Date of appointment
Senator Aden Ridgeway (NSW, AD)* 18.11.04
Senator Natasha Stott Despoja (SA, AD)** 23.6.05

* replace Senator Greig for matters relating to the Indigenous Affairs portfolio
** replace Senator Bartlett for matters relating to the Attorney-General's portfolio

 

Participating members Date of appointment
Senator the Hon Eric Abetz (Tas, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Guy Barnett (Tas, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Mark Bishop (WA, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator George Brandis (Qld, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Bob Brown (Tas, AG) 2.12.04
Senator Geoffrey Buckland (SA, ALP)  18.11.04
Senator George Campbell (NSW, ALP) 29.11.04
Senator Kim Carr (Vic, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator Grant Chapman (SA, LP) 18.11.04
Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck (Tas, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Stephen Conroy (Vic, ALP) 6.12.04
Senator Alan Eggleston (WA, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Christopher Evans (WA, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator the Hon John Faulkner (NSW, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator Alan Ferguson (SA, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Jeannie Ferris (SA, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Brian Harradine (Tas, Ind) 18.11.04
Senator Gary Humphries (ACT, LP) 18.11.04
Senator John Hogg (Qld, ALP)  29.11.04
Senator Susan Knowles (WA, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Ross Lightfoot (WA, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Joseph Ludwig (Qld, ALP) 14.6.05
Senator Kate Lundy (ACT, ALP) 29.11.04
Senator Sue Mackay (Tas, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator Julian McGauran (Vic, NATS) 18.11.04
Senator Jan McLucas (Qld, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator Kerry Nettle (NSW, AG) 18.11.04
Senator Robert Ray (Vic, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator Aden Ridgeway (NSW, AD) 6.12.04
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry (Tas, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator Ursula Stephens (NSW, CL) 18.11.04
Senator Natasha Stott Despoja (SA, AD)  18.11.04
Senator Tsebin Tchen (Vic, LP)  18.11.04
Senator John Watson (Tas, LP)  18.11.04

 

Former members Term of appointment
Senator Joseph Ludwig (Qld, ALP) 18.11.04-11.5.05
Senator Brian Greig (WA, AD) 18.11.04-23.6.05

 

Former substitute members Term of appointment
Senator George Brandis (Qld, LP)* 6.12.04-7.12.04
Senator Andrew Bartlett (Qld, AD)** 17.3.05-12.5.05

* replaced Senator Payne for inquiry into the Copyright Legislation Amendment Bill 2004
** replaced Senator Greig for inquiry into provisions of the Migration Litigation Reform Bill 2005

 

Former participating members Term of appointment
Senator Linda Kirk (SA, ALP) 29.11.04-11.5.05
Senator John Tierney (NSW, LP)  18.11.04-14.4.05
Senator Andrew Bartlett (Qld, AD) 18.11.04-23.6.05

 

Current inquiry

As at 1 January 2005

  • Administrative Appeals Tribunal Amendment Bill 2004 (referred 1 December 2004 – through Selection of Bills Committee)

Current inquiries

As at 30 June 2005

  • Provisions of the Copyright Amendment (Film Directors' Rights) Bill 2005 (referred 11 May 2005 – through the Selection of Bills Committee)
  • Provisions of the Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Serious Drug Offences and Other Measures) Bill 2005 (referred 15 June 2005 – through Selection of Bills Committee)

New references

1 January 2005 – 30 June 2005

  • Criminal Code Amendment (Trafficking in Persons Offences) Bill 2004 (referred 9 February 2005 – through Selection of Bills Committee)
  • Provisions of the Criminal Code Amendment (Suicide Related Material Offences) Bill 2005 (referred 16 March 2005 – through the Selection of Bills Committee)
  • Provisions of the Migration Litigation Reform Bill 2005 (referred 16 March 2005 – through the Selection of Bills Committee)
  • Provisions of the National Security Information Legislation Amendment Bill 2005 (referred 16 March 2005 – through the Selection of Bills Committee)
  • Provisions of the Copyright Amendment (Film Directors' Rights) Bill 2005 (referred 11 May 2005 – through the Selection of Bills Committee)
  • Crimes Legislation Amendment (Telecommunications Interception and Other Measures) Bill 2005 (referred 11 May 2005 – through the Selection of Bills Committee)
  • Provisions of the Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Serious Drug Offences and Other Measures) Bill 2005 (referred 15 June 2005 – through Selection of Bills Committee)

Public hearings

1 January 2005 – 30 June 2005

  • Administrative Appeals Tribunal Amendment Bill 2004 – 1 February 2005, Sydney
  • Additional Estimates 2004-05 – 14, 15 & 18 February 2005, Canberra
  • Criminal Code Amendment (Trafficking in Persons Offences) Bill 2004 – 23 February 2005, Sydney
  • Provisions of the National Security Information Legislation Amendment Bill 2005 – 13 April 2005, Canberra
  • Provisions of the Migration Litigation Reform Bill 2005 – 13 April 2005, Canberra
  • Provisions of the Criminal Code Amendment (Suicide Related Material Offences) Bill 2005 – 14 April 2005, Canberra
  • 2005-06 Budget Estimates – 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27 May 2005, Canberra
  • Crimes Legislation Amendment (Telecommunications Interception and Other Measures) Bill 2005 – 15 June 2005, Canberra

Reports tabled

1 January 2005 – 30 June 2005

  • Administrative Appeals Tribunal Amendment Bill 2004 (tabled 8 March 2005)
  • Criminal Code Amendment (Trafficking in Persons Offences) Bill 2004 (tabled 10 March 2005)
  • Additional Estimates 2004-05 (tabled 15 March 2005)
  • Annual Report No.1 of 2005 (tabled 16 March 2005)
  • Provisions of the Criminal Code Amendment (Suicide Related Material Offences) Bill 2005 (tabled 12 May 2005)
  • Provisions of the Migration Litigation Reform Bill 2005 (tabled 12 May 2005)
  • Provisions of the National Security Information Legislation Amendment Bill 2005 (tabled 12 May 2005)
  • Budget Estimates 2005-06 (tabled 20 June 2005)
  • Crimes Legislation Amendment (Telecommunications Interception and Other Measures) Bill 2005 (presented out of session on 17 June 2005; tabled 20 June 2005)

Government responses tabled

1 January 2005 – 30 June 2005

  • Nil

Estimates

A statistical summary of this Committee's work when considering Estimates appears in Part Four.

Legal and Constitutional References

1 January 2005 to 30 June 2005

Method of appointment

Pursuant to Senate Standing Order 25.

Current members Date of appointment
Senator Marise Payne (NSW, LP)
(elected Deputy Chair-2.12.04)		 18.11.04
Senator the Hon Nick Bolkus (SA, ALP)
(elected Chair-2.12.04)		 18.11.04
Senator Andrew Bartlett (Qld, AD) 23.6.05
Senator Geoffrey Buckland (SA, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator Brian Greig (WA, AD) 23.6.05
Senator Linda Kirk (SA, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator Nigel Scullion (NT, CLP)  18.11.04

 

Substitute members Date of appointment
Senator Aden Ridgeway (NSW, AD)* 18.11.04

* replace Senator Greig for matters relating to the Indigenous Affairs portfolio

 

Substitute members Date of appointment
Senator the Hon Eric Abetz (Tas, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Guy Barnett (Tas, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Andrew Bartlett (Qld, AD) 18.11.04
Senator Mark Bishop (WA, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator George Brandis (Qld, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Bob Brown (Tas, AG) 2.12.04
Senator George Campbell (NSW, ALP) 29.11.04
Senator Kim Carr (Vic, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator Grant Chapman (SA, LP) 18.11.04
Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck (Tas, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Stephen Conroy (Vic, ALP) 6.12.04
Senator Trish Crossin (NT, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator Alan Eggleston (WA, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Christopher Evans (WA, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator the Hon John Faulkner (NSW, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator Alan Ferguson (SA, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Jeannie Ferris (SA, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Brian Harradine (Tas, Ind) 18.11.04
Senator Gary Humphries (ACT, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Susan Knowles (WA, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Ross Lightfoot (WA, LP)  18.11.04
Senator Joseph Ludwig (Qld, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator Sue Mackay (Tas, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator Brett Mason (Qld, LP) 18.11.04
Senator Julian McGauran (Vic, NATS) 18.11.04
Senator Andrew Murray (WA, AD) 9.12.04
Senator Kerry Nettle (NSW, AG) 18.11.04
Senator Robert Ray (Vic, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry (Tas, ALP) 18.11.04
Senator Ursula Stephens (NSW, CL) 18.11.04
Senator Natasha Stott Despoja (SA, AD) 18.11.04
Senator Tsebin Tchen (Vic, LP)  18.11.04
Senator John Watson (Tas, LP) 18.11.04

 

Former members Term of appointment
Senator Brian Greig (WA, AD) 18.11.04-23.6.05

 

Former substitute members Term of appointment
Senator Brett Mason (Qld, LP)* 7.3.05-20.5.05
Senator Natasha Stott Despoja (SA, AD)** 12.5.05-23.6.05
Senator Brett Mason (Qld, LP)*** 15.6.05-23.6.05

* replaced Senator Scullion for inquiry into the effectiveness and appropriateness of the Privacy Act 1988 on 21 & 22 April 2005, and 19 & 20 May 2005
** replaced Senator Greig for inquiry into the effectiveness and appropriateness of the Privacy Act 1988
*** replaced Senator Scullion for inquiry into the effectiveness and appropriateness of the Privacy Act 1988

 

Former participating members Term of appointment
Senator John Tierney (NSW, LP) 18.11.04-14.4.05

 

Current inquiries

As at 1 January 2005

  • Inquiry into Australian expatriates (re-referred 6 December 2004)
  • Effectiveness and appropriateness of the Privacy Act 1988 as a means to protect the privacy of Australians (referred 9 December 2004)

Current inquiry

As at 30 June 2005

  • Administration and operation of the Migration Act 1958 (referred 21 June 2005)

New references

1 January 2005 – 30 June 2005

  • Administration and operation of the Migration Act 1958 (referred 21 June 2005)

Public hearings

1 January 2005 – 30 June 2005

  • Effectiveness and appropriateness of the Privacy Act 1988 as a means to protect the privacy of Australians – 22 April 2005, Melbourne; 19 May 2005, Melbourne; 20 May 2005, Canberra

Reports tabled

1 January 2005 – 30 June 2005

  • They still call Australia home: Inquiry into Australian Expatriates (tabled 8 March 2005)
  • The real Big Brother: Inquiry into the Privacy Act 1988 (tabled 23 June 2005)

Government responses tabled

1 January 2005 – 30 June 2005

  • Nil

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