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    This document is issued as a guide to Senators.
    Business listed is subject to change.

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

Senators, staff and departments should liaise with secretariats on the
progress of portfolios during the estimates process.

 

SENATE LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL
LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Public Hearings: 2001–2002 Budget Estimates

Monday, 28 May to Wednesday, 30 May, 2001

Main Committee Room
Parliament House
Canberra ACT

(To be televised on Channel 10)
http://www.aph.gov.au/live

AGENDA

MONDAY, 28 May 2001

9.00am Attorney General’s Portfolio
Attorney-General’s Department
Departmental Executive
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre

Administrative Appeals Tribunal

Australian Law Reform Commission
National Native Title Tribunal
Federal Magistrates Service
Office of Film and Literature Classification
Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Federal Court of Australia
National Crime Authority
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
High Court of Australia
Australian Government Solicitor
Australian Customs Service
Australian Federal Police
Australian Institute of Criminology
Criminology Research Council
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
Office of Parliamentary Counsel
Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia (ITSA)
TUESDAY, 29 MAY 2001
9.00am Re-commence Attorney-General’s Department
[Please note: The Committee will hear from the Family Court of Australia between 9am and 11am on Tuesday 29 May 2001 if possible]
Family Court of Australia
Attorney-General's Department
Outcome 1 An equitable and accessible system of federal law and justice
Output 1.1 – Maintenance and development of the federal system of justice and the rights and responsibilities of individuals, families, business and the community.
Output 1.2 – Support for the Attorney-General as First Law Officer and advice on constitutional policy.
Output 1.3 – Administration of payments for, and delivery of, government programs including legal assistance, family law related services, and financial assistance to the states and territories under s.200 of the Native Title Act 1993.
Output 1.4 – Protection of Australia’s interests internationally and compliance with Australia’s international obligations.
Output 1.6 – Legislative drafting and publication.
Output 1.7 – Machinery of government obligations.
Outcome 2 Coordinated security, crime prevention and law enforcement arrangements
Output 2.1 – Development and implementation of law enforcement and national security frameworks and a counter terrorism capability and the prevention of violence and crime within the Australian community.
Output 2.2 – Development and promotion of protective security policy, advice and common standards and practices, and the coordination of protective security services.
Output 2.3 – Provision of diplomatic and consular guarding services.
Output 2.4 – Provision of protective security services.
Output 2.5 – CrimTrac
Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Portfolio
Migration Agents Registration Authority
Migration Review Tribunal
WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2001
9.00am Re-commence Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Portfolio
Refugee Review Tribunal

Outcome 1 – Contribute to ensuring that Australia meets its obligations pursuant to the UN Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees.

Output 1.1 – Independent merits review of decisions concerning applicants for refugee status.
Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
Outcome 1 – Lawful and orderly entry and stay of people.
Output 1.1- Non-humanitarian entry and stay.
Output 1.2 – Refugee and humanitarian entry and stay
Output 1.3 – Enforcement of Immigration Law
Outcome 2 – A society which values Australian citizenship diversity and enables migrants to participate equitably.
Output 2.1 – Settlement Services
Output 2.2 Training and Interpreting Services
Output 2.3 – Australian Citizenship
Output 2.4 Appreciation of Cultural Diversity
Internal products
Australian Government Solicitor

These times are approximate and will depend on hearing proceedings.

BREAKS

Start 9.00am

1.00pm, 2.00pm Lunch
6.00pm, 7.00pm Dinner
10.30am-10.45am

3.30pm-3.45pm

Morning Tea

Afternoon Tea

 

Committee Chair: Senator Marise Payne
Contact: Sonia Hailes (02) 6277 3594
Main Committee Room (02) 6277 4440

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