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Regulations and Ordinances

1 January 2005 to 30 June 2005

Appointment

Pursuant to Senate Standing Order 23.

Current members

Senator Tchen (Chair), Senators Bartlett, Marshall, Mason, Moore and Santoro.

Former members

Senators Coonan, Brandis, Buckland and Ludwig.

Secretary

Mr James Warmenhoven
Phone (02) 6277 3066
Fax (02) 6277 5838

Principles of the committee

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 2005 – 30 June 2005

• 40^th Parliament Report, 112^th Report, June 2005

Meetings

1 January 2005 – 30 June 2005

Private:	8
Briefings:	2
Total:	10

 

No. of instruments scrutinised	1464
Notices of Motion to Disallow	7
Notices withdrawn	5
Notices pending	2

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