Regulations and Ordinances
(Legislative Scrutiny Standing)
1 January
2009 to 30 June 2009
Appointment
Pursuant to Senate Standing Order 23.
Current members
Senator Wortley (Chair), Senator Ronaldson
(Deputy Chair), and Senators Back, Carol Brown, Cormann and Moore
Former members
Senator Bartlett
Secretary
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Phone
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Fax
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Mr James Warmenhoven
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(02) 6277 3066
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(02) 6277 5838
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Principles of the committee
The committee
scrutinises delegated legislation to ensure:
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that it is in accordance with the statute;
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that it does not trespass unduly on personal rights and
liberties;
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that it does not unduly make the rights and liberties of citizens
dependent upon administrative decisions which are not subject to review of
their merits by a judicial or other independent tribunal; and
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that it does not contain matter more appropriate for
parliamentary enactment.
Reports presented
1 January
2009–30 June 2009
Meetings
1 January
2009–30 June 2009
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Private
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7
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Briefings
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1
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Total:
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8
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No. of instruments scrutinised
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1789
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Notices of Motion to Disallow
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12
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Notices withdrawn
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10
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Notices pending
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2
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