Other Committees

1 January 2012–30 June 2012

Pursuant to Senate Standing Order 23.

Senator Furner (Chair), Senator the Hon Colbeck (Deputy Chair), and Senators Cash, Moore, Pratt and Ryan

Senators Marshall and Ronaldson

Secretary

Mr Ivan Powell Phone: (02) 6277 3066 Fax: (02) 6277 5881

The committee scrutinises delegated legislation to ensure:

that it is in accordance with the statute;
that it does not trespass unduly on personal rights and liberties;
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
that it does not contain matter more appropriate for parliamentary enactment.

Reports presented 1 January 2012–30 June 2012	Delegated legislation monitor—Disallowable legislative instruments (tabled 09.02.2012)
Meetings 1 January 2012–30 June 2012	Private: 7 Briefings: Nil Total: 7
No. of instruments scrutinised	967
Notices of motion to disallow	Nil
Notices withdrawn	Nil
Notices pending	Nil