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How to have your say

You can be involved in the work of a committee by lodging a submission with a committee on the subject of an inquiry. Committees also hold public inquiries to clarify evidence already provided and to examine other points of view with a witness.

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Parliamentary committees investigate specific matters of policy or government administration or performance.

 

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