Inquiry into Employment and Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment
(Welfare to Work and other measures) Bill 2005 and
Family and Community Services Legislation Amendment (Welfare to Work) Bill
2005
Terms of Reference
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On 9 November 2005 the
Senate referred the provisions of the above Bills to the Committee for
inquiry and report by 28 November 2005 with particular reference to
increasing participation by, and reducing welfare dependence of, parents,
people with disabilities, the very long-term unemployed and mature age
people through:
- the provision of employment services and other assistance; and
- a responsive compliance system that encourages and rewards active
participation.
The Bills, Explanatory
Memoranda and second reading speeches may be accessed on the Internet at
https://www.aph.gov.au/ParlInfo/BillsNet/main.htm
The
Senate has given the Committee a very short timeframe in which to examine
these Bills. The Committee invites you to provide a short written
submission addressing any aspects of the Bill/s that are relevant to you.
The submission should be lodged with the Committee by Wednesday,
16 November 2005. The Committee prefers to receive submissions
electronically as an attached document - email:
community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au – otherwise by fax (number
02 6277 5829).
The Committee intends
to hold public hearings on the Bills in the week commencing 21 November
2005.
For further information, contact:
Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia