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House Standing Committee on Procedure

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Inquiry into the effectiveness of the House Committees

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Terms of Reference

To investigate and report on the effectiveness of House of Representatives domestic and general purpose standing committees including:

  • the number, subject coverage, membership and means of appointment of committees;
  • the type of work being undertaken by committees;
  • the appropriateness of current Standing and Sessional Orders;
  • the powers and operations of committees;
  • factors influencing the effectiveness of House committees, including resources and structural issues.

 

Submissions are requested by 3 July 2009
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Last reviewed 2 June 2009 by the Committee Secretariat
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