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It should be noted that times allocated to portfolios are indicative only.

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progress of portfolios during the estimates process.

 

SENATE EMPLOYMENT, WORKPLACE RELATIONS AND
EDUCATION LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Public Hearings: 2002–2003 Budget Estimates

Monday, 3 to Friday, 7 June 2002

Committee Room 2S3

Parliament House, Canberra ACT

To be televised on Channel 11, broadcast on Radio 91.1

http://www.aph.gov.au/live/

AGENDA

MONDAY, 3 JUNE 2002

Employment and Workplace Relations Portfolio
9.00am Australian Industrial Registry and AIRC
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWWA)
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC)
Comcare Australia and Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC)
Office of Employment Advocate (OEA)
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Cross Portfolio Questions
TUESDAY, 4 JUNE 2002
9.00am Employment and Workplace Relations Portfolio
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
OUTCOME 2: Higher productivity, higher pay workplaces
Output 2.1 Workplace relations policy and analysis

Workplace Reform – Secret Ballots

International Labour Organisation subscription

Administration of Seafarers Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act

Output 2.2 Workplace relations implementation

General Employee Entitlements and Redundancy Scheme

Special Employee Entitlements

Scheme for Ansett Group Employees

Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave Funding

Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal (DFRT)

Remuneration Tribunal

Outcome 1: An effectively functioning labour market
Output 1.1 Labour market policy and analysis
Output 1.2 Labour market program management and delivery
Job Network
Work for the Dole
Transition to Work
Indigenous Employment
In the event that the Employment and Workplace Relations portfolio is concluded early, the Committee will proceed directly toDEST
WEDNESDAY, 5 JUNE 2002
9.00am Education, Science and Training Portfolio
Department of Education, Science and Training
Cross Portfolio Questions
1.30pm Australian Research Council (ARC)
Enterprise and Career Education Foundation (ECEF)
Resume Cross Portfolio Questions
Issues relevant to Higher Education Group
OUTCOME 2: Individual achieve relevant and learning outcomes from post school education and training for work and life
Output Group 2.1 Funding for the post school education systems and students

Higher Education Funding Act 1988

Higher Education Contribution Scheme

Higher Education Research Training

Federation Fund

Book Subsidy Scheme (Higher Ed)

Book Subsidy Scheme (TAFE)

OUTCOME 3: Australia has a strong science, research and innovation capacity and is engaged internationally on science, education and training to advance our social development and economic growth
Output Group 3.1 Funding for higher education research

Higher Education Funding Act 1988

Grants for Research

Grants-in-Aid – Education and Research Associations

Anglo Australian Telescope Board

 

THURSDAY, 6 JUNE 2002

Education, Science and Training Portfolio
9.00am Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) (fixed starting time 9.00am)
Department of Education, Science and Training
Resume Cross Portfolio Questions
Issues relevant to Higher Education Group
Issues relevant to Vocational Education and Training (VET) Group:
OUTCOME 2
Output Group 2.1 Funding for the post school education systems and students

Vet Funding Act 1992

National Programmes (ANTA Act)

National Council for Vocational Education Research Ltd (NCVER)

Output Group 2.2: Assistance for New Apprenticeships

New Apprenticeships Centres

Support for New Apprenticeships

New Apprenticeship Implementation

New Apprenticeship Workforce Development

New Apprenticeship Access Programme

Tasmanian Tourism Employment Training Initiative

Output Group 2.3 Assistance for skills development and transition to work

Workplace English Language and Literacy

Language, Literacy and Numeracy Training

Disability Co-ordination Officers

Improving IT Skills for Older Workers

1.30pm Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) (fixed start time)
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisations (CSIRO)
Resume any uncompleted items
Suspension from 10.00 – 10.30am
FRIDAY, 7 JUNE 2002
Education, Science and Training portfolio
9.00am Department of Education, Science and Training
Resume issues relevant to Higher Education Group
OUTCOME 2: Individual achieve relevant and learning outcomes from post school education and training for work and life
Output Group 2.1 Funding for the post school education systems and students

Higher Education Funding Act 1988

Higher Education Contribution Scheme
Higher Education Research Training
Federation Fund
Book Subsidy Scheme (Higher Ed)

Book Subsidy Scheme (TAFE)

OUTCOME 3: Australia has a strong science, research and innovation capacity and is engaged internationally on science, education and training to advance our social development and economic growth
Output Group 3.1 Funding for higher education research

Higher Education Funding Act 1988

Grants for Research

Grants-in-Aid – Education and Research Associations

Anglo Australian Telescope Board

Issues relevant to Science Group:
OUTCOME 3
Output 3.2 Assistance for science collaboration and innovation

Co-operative Research Centres

Major National Research Facilities

Management of Former Atomic Test Sites

National Radioactive Waste Repository

Maralinga Rehabilitation

Defence of Common Law

Innovation Access

Resume Cross Portfolio questions
The committee will examine as many as possible of the following items before it adjourns at 12.30pm
Issues relevant to International Group:
OUTCOME 2
Output Group 2.1 Funding for the post school education systems and students

ESOS Code Investigations

OUTCOME 3
Output Group 3.3 Support for the Australian education and training export industry and international relationships

International Education and Training Offshore

Bridging Course for Overseas Trained Professionals

Issues relevant to Schools Group:
OUTCOME 1: Students acquire high quality foundation skills and learning outcomes from schools
Output 1.1 Funding for schools

States Grants (Primary and Secondary Education Assistance) Act 2000

Output 1.2 Assistance for school students, including those with special needs

States Grants (Primary and Secondary Education Assistance) Act 2000

AIC

Framework for Open Learning

Projects to Enhance Literacy Outcomes

Output 1.3 Assistance for quality teaching and learning

States Grants (Primary and Secondary Education Assistance) Act 2000

Quality Outcomes

Careers, Transitions and Partnerships

Enterprise Education in Schools

Grants and Awards

Grants to School Libraries

OUTCOME 2
Output 2.3 Assistance for skills development and transition to work

Partnership Outreach Education Models

Jobs Pathways Programme

Career Counselling and Information

Issues relevant to Indigenous Group:
OUTCOME 1
Output 1.2 Assistance for school students, including those with special needs

ABSTUDY

Indigenous Education (Supplementary Assistance) Act 1989

Indigenous Education Direct Assistance

OUTCOME 2
Output 2.1 Funding for the post school education systems and students

ABSTUDY

ABSTUDY loan scheme

Committee will conclude at 12.30pm
BREAKS These times are approximate and will depend on hearing proceedings
- other than those suspensions identified in the agenda

Start 9.00am

11.00-11.15am Morning tea
12.30-1.30pm Lunch
4.00-4.15pm Afternoon tea
6.30-7.30pm Dinner
9.00-9.15pm Tea Break

Committee Chair: Senator John Tierney
Contact: Secretariat (02) 6277 3520
Committee Room 2S3 (02) 6277 3305/5853

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