Referral
Purpose of the Bill
Background
Key provisions of the Bill
Consideration of the Bill by other committees
Conduct of the Inquiry
Acknowledgement
Note on references

Definition of serious offences
Financial impact of the Bill
Impact on clinical service delivery and reintegration
Definition of a 'period of reintegration'
Committee view

Policy Rationale
The definition of serious offence
Financial impact of the Bill
Impact on clinical service delivery and reintegration
Consultation
Definition of a 'period of reintegration'
Conclusion

The need for greater attention on indefinite incarceration
Inappropriate to draw a distinction between serious and non-serious offence
Federal responsibility to provide basic living costs to those not convicted of a crime
Inappropriate to deny support because of duration of stay in psychiatric facility
Consequences of withdrawing Federal support
Choice and control – a federal responsibility
Period of reintegration
Administrative barriers to re-entry into the community
Amending the definition of serious offence
Right of appeal
Conclusion