Senate Appropriations and Staffing Committee
Terms of appointment
Standing order 19 provides for the appointment of a Standing Committee
on Appropriations and Staffing to inquire into:
- proposals for the annual estimates and the additional estimates for
the Senate;
- proposals to vary the staff structure of the Senate, and staffing
and recruitment policies; and
- such other matters as are referred to it by the Senate.
Further, a resolution of the Senate declares, that no changes in the
structure or responsibilities of the parliamentary departments should
be made until:
- particulars of proposed changes have been provided to all Senators;
- the Standing Committee on Appropriations and Staffing has examined
the proposed changes and reported to the Senate; and
- the Senate has approved of the changes.
The committee makes an annual report to the Senate on the operations
of the Senate's appropriations and staffing and related matters.
For further information, contact:
Committee Secretary
Senate Appropriations and Staffing Committee
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia
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