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Business of Committees
It should be noted that times allocated to portfolios are indicative
only.
Senators, staff and departments should liaise with secretariats on
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progress of portfolios during the estimates process.
SENATE ECONOMICS LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Public Hearings: 2000–2001 Additional Estimates
Monday, 4 June - Friday, 8 June 2001
Committee Room 2R1
Parliament House
Canberra ACT
To be televised on Channel 9
http://www.aph.gov.au/live
AGENDA
MONDAY, 4 JUNE 2001
| 9.00am |
Industry, Science and Resources Portfolio |
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Australian Sports Commission |
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Outcome 1 - An effective national sports
infrastructure\ |
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Output 1 - National sport infrastructure
development |
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Outcome 2 - Improved participation in
sports activities by Australians |
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Output 2 - National participation
development |
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Outcome 3 - Excellence
in sports performed by Australians |
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Output 3 - National elite
athlete development |
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Australian Sports Drug Agency |
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Outcome 1 - The Australian
sporting community can deter athletes from using banned doping practices
through the provision of a high quality independent and accessible
anti-doping program, in order to preserve the value of the sport. |
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Output 1.1 - Drug testing
program |
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Output 1.2 - Education and
information services |
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Output 1.3 - International
advocacy services |
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approx 11.00am
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Department Industry,
Science and Resources |
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Outcome 1 - A stronger,
sustainable and internationally competitive Australian industry, comprising
the manufacturing, resources and service sectors. |
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Output 1.1 - Strategic industry
leadership |
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Output 1.2 - Industry policy
development and implementation |
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Output 1.3 - Industry program
design and management |
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Output 1.4 - Investment
promotion and facilitation |
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Outcome 2 - Enhanced
economic and social benefits through a strengthened national system
of science and innovation. |
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Output 2.1 - Strategic science
and innovation leadership |
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Output 2.2 - Science innovation
and policy development and implementation |
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Output 2.3 - Science and
innovation program design and management |
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Output 2.4 - Scientific
business services |
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Australian Nuclear Science and Technology
Organisation |
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Outcome 1 - Nuclear-based
Infrastructure.- The Replacement Research reactor is operational and
providing improved core nuclear facilities for industrial and R&D
applications by 2006 |
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Output 1.1 - Effective contract
management for the design and construction of the replacement research
reactor |
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Outcome 2 - Disposal of Spent Fuel -
Removal of spent fuel from the ANSTO site in line with stringent safety
arrangements and community views. |
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Output 2.1 - A program of
shipments for reprocessing of all the High Flux Australian Reactor
(HIFAR) spent fuel in place |
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Outcome 3 - Science and
Technology Solutions. - Timely delivery of valued nuclear-related
scientific and technical advice services and products to government
and other stakeholders. |
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Output 3.1 - Management
of core nuclear facilities, providing Australia with nuclear capability
and credibility from which socio - economic benefits flow to Australia,
the R&D community and industry |
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Output 3.2 - Expert scientific
and technical services for, and on behalf of, Government in support
of Australia’s national and international strategic and nuclear
policy objectives |
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Output 3.3 - The acquisition
of knowledge, through research, and its utilisation, through innovation,
to advance the beneficial applications of nuclear science and technology
to problems of environmental, medical, social and industrial importance |
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Output 3.4 - Science and
technology services to industry and the Australian research and development
community, including training of students in nuclear science and technology
and its applications |
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Output 3.5 - Regular production
and sale of radiophamceuticals and radioisotopes for medical and industrial
applications and other services, through designated business units. |
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Output 3.6 - The exploitation
of ANSTO’s intellectual and physical assets |
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Australian Institute of Marine Science
(Interstate) |
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Outcome 1 - Enhanced
scientific knowledge supporting the protection and sustainable development
of Australia’s marine resources |
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Output 1.1 - Research products
and services for users of marine resources |
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| 8.00pm |
Treasury Portfolio |
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Foreign Investment Review Board |
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Financial Reporting Council |
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Mint |
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Australian Bureau of Statistics |
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Outcome 1 – Informed
decision making, research and discussion within governments and the
community based on the provision of a high quality, objective and
responsive national statistical service |
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Output 1.1.1 – Economic
statistics |
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Output 1.1.2 – Population
and social statistics |
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Australian Office of Financial Management
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Outcome 1 – To enhance
the Commonwealth’s capacity to manage its net debt portfolio,
offering the prospect of savings in debt servicing costs and an improvement
in the net worth of the Commonwealth over time |
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Output 1.1.1 – Debt
Management |
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Department of the Treasury
(to be on notice if time permits) |
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Outcome 1 - Sound macroeconomic
environment |
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Output 1.1.1 – Domestic
economic policy advice and forecasting |
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Output 1.1.2 – International
economics policy advice and assessment |
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| TUESDAY, 5 JUNE 2001 |
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| 9.00am |
Department Industry,
Science and Resources |
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IP Australia |
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Outcome 1 - Australians
benefit from the effective use of intellectual property, in particular
through increased innovation, investment and trade. |
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Output 1 - Patents |
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Output 2 - Design |
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Output 3 - Trade marks |
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Output 4 - Public information
and awareness |
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Output 5 - Program development |
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Australian Geological
Survey Organisation |
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Outcome 1 - Enhanced
potential for the Australian community to obtain economic, social
and environment benefits through the application of first class geoscientific
research information |
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Output 1 - Geoscientific
research and information which meets Australia’s geoscientific
needs |
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National Standards Commission (Interstate) |
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Outcome 1 - Australia
has a National System of Physical Measurements in respect to which
industry, commerce, government authorities, the community and our
international trading partners have complete confidence. |
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Output 1.1 - Coordination
of the national measurement system |
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Output 1.2 - Legal measuring
instruments comply with international and national metrological standards |
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| 10.00am |
Treasury |
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Department of the Treasury |
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Outcome 1 - Sound macroeconomic
environment |
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Output 1.1.1 – Domestic
economic policy advice and forecasting |
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Output 1.1.2 – International
economics policy advice and assessment |
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Australian Prudential
Regulation Authority (Interstate agency) |
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Outcome 1 - To enhance
public confidence in Australia’s financial institutions through
a framework of prudential regulation which balances financial safety,
efficiency, competition, contestability and competitive neutrality |
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Output 1.1.1 – Policy
development |
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Output 1.1.2 – Surveillance
programmes |
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Output 1.1.3 - Prudential
advice |
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| 8.00pm |
Australian Securities
and Investment Commission (interstate agency) |
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Outcome 1 - A fair and
efficient market characterised by integrity and transparency and supporting
confident and informed participation of investors and consumers in
the financial system. |
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Output 1.1.1 - Policy and
guidance about the laws administered by ASIC |
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Output 1.1.2 - Comprehensive
and accurate information on companies and corporate activity |
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Output 1.1.3 - Compliance,
monitoring and licensing of participants in the financial system to
protect consumer interests and ensure market integrity |
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Output 1.1.4 - Enforcement
activity to give effect tot he laws administered by ASIC |
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| WEDNESDAY, 6 JUNE 2001 |
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| 9.00am |
Treasury |
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Department of the Treasury
(Outcomes 2 and 3 only) |
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Outcome 2 - Effective
government spending and taxation arrangements |
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Output 2.1.1 - Budget policy
advice and coordination |
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Output 2.1.2 - Commonwealth
State financial policy advice |
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Output 2.1.3 - Industry
policy advice |
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Output 2.1.5 – Actuarial
services |
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Outcome 3 - Well functioning
markets |
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Output 3.1.1 – Foreign
investment policy advice and administration |
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Output 3.1.2 – Financial
system and markets policy advice |
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Output 3.1.3 - Business
and consumer policy advice |
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Department of the Treasury/
Australian Taxation Office |
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Output 2.1.4-Taxation and
income support policy advice |
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Australian Taxation Office |
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Outcome 1 – Effectively
managed and shaped systems that support and fund services for Australians
and give effect to social and economic policy through the tax system |
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Output 1.1.1 – Contribute
to policy advice and legislation |
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Output 1.1.2 – Provide
revenue |
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Output 1.1.3 – Provide
transfers |
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Output 1.1.4 – Support
other agencies |
| THURSDAY, 7 JUNE 2001 |
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| 9.00am |
in continuation, if required |
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Department of the Treasury/
Australian Taxation Office |
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Output 2.1.4-Taxation and
income support policy advice |
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Australian Taxation Office |
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Outcome 1 – Effectively
managed and shaped systems that support and fund services for Australians
and give effect to social and economic policy through the tax system |
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Output 1.1.1 – Contribute
to policy advice and legislation |
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Output 1.1.2 – Provide
revenue |
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Output 1.1.3 – Provide
transfers |
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Output 1.1.4 – Support
other agencies |
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Output 3.1.4 – Circulating
coin and like products |
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| 3.00pm |
Australian Competition
and Consumer Commission |
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Outcome 1 - To enhance
social and economic welfare of the Australian community by fostering
competitive, efficient, fair and informed Australian markets. |
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Output 1.1.1 – The
proper administration and enforcement of the Trade Practices Act
1974, the Price Surveillance Act 1983 and related laws |
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Output 1.1.2 – Performance
of actions that promote competition and fair trading and enable well
functioning markets |
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| 8.00pm |
Companies and Securities
Advisory Committee (Interstate agency) |
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Outcome 1 – A fair
and efficient market characterised by integrity and transparency and
supporting confident and informed participation of investors and consumers |
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Output 1.1.1 – Annual
Report and discussion papers |
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Output 1.1.2 – Recommendations
and reports |
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National Competition Council (Interstate
agency) |
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Outcome 1 – The
achievement of effective and fair competition reforms and better use
of Australia’s infrastructure for the benefit of the community |
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Output 1.1.1 – Advice
provided to governments on competition policy and infrastructure access
issues |
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Output 1.1.2 – Clear,
accessible public information on competition policy |
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Productivity Commission (Interstate
agency) |
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Outcome 1 – Well-informed
policy decision-making and public understanding on matters relating
to Australia’s productivity and living standards, based on independent
and transparent analysis from a community-wide perspective |
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Output 1.1.1
– Government commissioned projects |
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Output 1.1.2
– Performance reporting and other services to government bodies |
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Output 1.1.3
– Regulation review activities |
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Output 1.1.4
– Competitive neutrality complaints activities |
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Output 1.1.5
– Supporting research and activities and statutory annual reporting |
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Australian Accounting Standards
Board (Interstate agency) |
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| FRIDAY, 8 JUNE 2001
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| 8.00am |
Commonwealth Scientific
and Industrial Research Organisation |
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Outcome 1
- Enhanced innovation, productivity and competitiveness in Australian
industry with improved understanding and management of the environment
and natural resources in the interests of the Australian community. |
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Output Group
1 - Research products and services for manufacturing, information
and service industries |
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Output Group
2 - Research products and services for minerals ad energy industries |
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Output Group
3 - Research products and services for management of the environment
and natural resources |
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Output Group
4 - Research products and services for agribusiness industries |
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Australian
Tourist Commission |
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Outcome 1
- The number of visitors to Australia from overseas will increase
and the benefits to Australia from overseas visitors will be maximised,
including benefits from employment, while promoting the principles
of ecologically sustainable development and seeking to raise awareness
of the social and cultural impacts of international tourism in Australia. |
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Output 1 - Consumer
marketing |
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Output 2 - Trade
marketing |
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Output 3.1.4
– Circulating coin and like products |
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| BREAKS |
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12.30pm
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to 1.30pm |
Lunch |
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6.30pm
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to 8.00pm |
Dinner |
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Wednesday, 6 June adjournment at
7.00pm
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Friday, 8 June adjournment at 12.30pm
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Committee Chair: Senator Gibson
Contact: Matt Lemm 02) 6277 3543
Committee Room 2R1 (02) 6277 2272
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