Inquiry into Research Agencies Legislation Amendment Bill 2002

The provisions contained in the Research Agencies Legislation Amendment Bill 2002 were referred to the Senate Employment, Workplace Relations and Education Legislation Committee on 26 June 2002. The report is due to be tabled on 29 August 2002.

The Committee will examine:

• financial reporting requirements;

• issues connected with the financial management implications for commercialisation;

• the adequacy or otherwise of financial safeguards; and

• the appropriateness of certain commercial ventures undertaken by these agencies.

The committee invites individuals or organisations wishing to express views on this bill to lodge written submissions including full contact details by 26 July 2002. We cannot process your submission unless these details are supplied. Submissions should be submitted electronically (Microsoft Word version 6.0 - 95 or above) and e-mailed to eet.sen@aph.gov.au. For further details about making a written submission to an inquiry see "How to contribute to the work of this Committee".

Information about the Bill

Submissions

Report - Tabled 29 August 2002