CONTENTS
MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE
CHAPTER 1
Background to the legislation
Progress and referral of the bill
Provisions and objectives of the bill
Policy on voluntary unionism
Conscientious objection
Freedom of choice
State and Commonwealth legislation
CHAPTER 2
Looking at the evidence
Student unions and trade unions
Compulsory unionism is biased against the politically weak
Student control of student affairs
Dealing with `free-loaders' under VSU
Alleged detriment to non-academic life of students
Effect on regional universities
Job losses
Impact on international student enrolments
CHAPTER 3
Conclusion
MINORITY REPORT
A Report by opposition Members of the committee
AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRATS DISSENTING REPORT
APPENDIX 1
List of Submissions
APPENDIX 2
Witnesses who appeared before the Committee at the Public Hearing