Media release, 19 October 1999
AEC TO APPEAR BEFORE PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE
The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters will hear from the
Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) on 19 October April 1999 as part
of its inquiry into the 1998 federal election.
Committee Chair, Mr Gary Nairn MP, Member for Eden-Monaro, said, 'This
is the second hearing with the AEC and will be an invaluable contribution
to finalising many aspects of this inquiry.'
'The AEC has been a vital contributor to the inquiry, identifying significant
areas in need of change to improve the efficiency and integrity of the
electoral system.' Mr Nairn said.
Mr Nairn reported that the Committee's inquiry is progressing well and
is still receiving several submissions. The Committee now expects to deliver
its report early next year.
Ends
18 October 1999
Further information: Gary Nairn MP (Chair) 02 6277 4939 (Parliament House)
Bev Forbes (Secretary) 02 6277 2374
Details of Hearing and Committee membership attached
PROGRAM : PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY 19 October
House of Representatives Committee Room 2R2
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT
12.00 - 2.00 pm Mr Bill Gray, Electoral Commissioner
Mr Mark Cunliffe, First Assistant Commissioner
Mr Paul Dacey, Assistant Commissioner Elections and Enrolment
Mr Bob Longland, Australian Electoral Commission Officer for Queensland
Membership of the Committee
Mr Gary Nairn MP (Chair)
Mr Laurie Ferguson MP (Deputy Chair)
Senator Andrew Bartlett
Senator the Hon. John Faulkner
Senator Brett Mason
Senator Andrew Murray
Senator the Hon. Ron Boswell
Mr Michael Danby MP
Mr John Forrest MP
Hon. Alex Somlyay MP
Inquiry into the Conduct of the 1998 Federal Election and matters related
thereto : Terms of Reference
On 10 December 1998 the Special Minister of State, Senator the Hon.
Chris Ellison, referred the following to the Joint Standing Committee
on Electoral Matters:
"That the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters inquire into
and report on all aspects of the conduct of the 1998 federal election
and matters related thereto."
The terms of reference for an election inquiry are generally very broad,
allowing the Committee to focus on those issues which are considered most
pressing by the Committee and the respondents to the inquiry.
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