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Committee inquiry into the Safeguard Mechanism Bill

30 NOV 2022
SELECTION OF BILLS COMMITTEE

Examined the bill and recommends it be referred to a Senate committee

  • Arranged committee meeting
  • Prepared a report to reflect the committee’s decisions

1 DEC 2022
BILL REFERRED FOR INQUIRY

The Senate referred the bill to the Environment and Communications Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 2 March 2023

  • Advertised the inquiry
  • Proposed timetable and process
  • Sought submissions

2 DEC 2022 – 25 JAN 2023
COMMITTEE ACCEPTS SUBMISSIONS

34 submissions received

  • Answered queries and acknowledged submissions
  • Published submissions to the website
  • Analysed submissions
  • Research support to the committee

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

  • 15 sets of responses to questions on notice
  • 22 tabled documents
  • 13 additional documents provided by witnesses
  • 2 letters

Implemented the committee’s decision to publish documents as part of its inquiry to inform other participants

20 FEB 2023
PROGRESS REPORT TABLED

The Senate extended report date to 6 March

  • Provided advice on timing and procedure
  • Produced draft progress report

PUBLIC HEARING PREPARATIONS

Hearings in person and by videoconference

  • Developed suggested hearing programs
  • Selected and contacted prospective witnesses
  • Prepared possible questions
  • Scheduled the appearance of witnesses

27 AND 28 FEB 2023
PUBLIC HEARINGS

2 hearings in Canberra

  • Prepared briefing material for the committee
  • Coordinated broadcasting, transcription and videoconferencing support
  • Managed the appearance of 68 witnesses
  • Practical and procedural support to the committee and witnesses

1 – 3 MAR 2023
CHAIR’S DRAFT REPORT

  • Produced draft report
  • Proofed dissenting reports and additional comments
  • Arranged meeting to consider the draft report
  • Made changes agreed by the committee

6 MAR 2023
REPORT TABLED IN THE SENATE

Recommended that the bill be passed and made four recommendations

  • Final proof and quality check
  • Coordinated printing and distribution
  • Published to the website

Case study statistics

  • 34 submissions
  • 15 questions on notice response sets
  • 13 additional witness documents
  • 22 tabled documents
  • 2 public hearings
  • 68 witnesses

Annual performance statements