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Inquiry into the trafficking of women for sexual servitude

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That, in accordance with paragraph 55(1)(a) and (d) of the Australian Crime Commission Act 2002, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australian Crime Commission inquire into and report on the Australian Crime Commission’s response to the emerging trend of trafficking in women for sexual servitude with particular reference to:

  • the Australian Crime Commission’s work in establishing the extent of people trafficking in Australia for the purposes of sexual servitude;
  • the Australian Crime Commission’s relationship with the relevant State and other Commonwealth agencies; and
  • the adequacy of the current legislative framework.

Written submissions are invited and should be addressed to:

The Secretary
Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australian Crime Commission
S1.107
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600

Tel: 02 6277 3598
Fax: 02 6277 5866

E-mail: acc.committee@aph.gov.au

Submissions become Committee documents and are made public only after a decision by the Committee. Persons making submissions must not release them without the approval of the Committee. Submissions are covered by parliamentary privilege but the unauthorised release of them is not.

Following consideration of submissions, the Committee will hold public hearings. The Committee will consider all submissions and may invite individuals and organisations to give evidence at the public hearings.

Information relating to Senate Committee inquiries, including notes to assist in the preparation of submissions for a Committee, can be located on the internet at http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/wit_sub/index.htm

For further details contact:

The Committee Secretary
Phone: (02) 6277 3598
Fax: (02) 6277 5866
E-mail: acc.committee@aph.gov.au

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