Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories
Inquiry into
the administration of the National Memorials Ordinance 1928
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Terms of Reference
The Committee has been asked by the Hon Simon Crean MP, Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government:
1. To inquire into, and report on:
- The administration of the National Memorials Ordinance 1928 (the Ordinance), with particular reference on:
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- The membership of the Canberra National Memorials Committee (CNMC);
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- The process for decision-making by the CNMC;
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- Mechanisms for the CNMC to seek independent, expert advice; and
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- Opportunities for improving transparency in the administration of the Ordinance.
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- The appropriate level of parliamentary oversight for proposed National Memorials.
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- The appropriate level of public participation in the development of proposed National Memorials.
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2. If changes to current arrangements are recommended, inquire into and report on transition provisions for current proposals for memorials which have not yet been constructed.
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