Terms of reference

Terms of reference

To inquire into and report on the National Competition Policy, including:

    (a) its socio-economic consequences, including benefits and costs, on:

      (i) unemployment,
      (ii) changed working conditions,
      (iii) social welfare,
      (iv) equity,
      (v) social dislocation, and
      (vi) environmental impacts;

    (b) the impact on urban and rural and regional communities;

    (c) its relationship with other micro-economic reform policies; and

    (d) clarification of the definition of public interest and its role in the National Competition process.

Powers:

The committee has power to consider and use for its purposes the records of the Select Committee on the Socio-Economic Consequences of the National Competition Policy appointed in the previous Parliament.

Reporting date:

The committee is to report on or before 30 June 1999.

Submissions:

The committee invites any interested person or organisation wishing to express or submit additional views on matters related to this subject to lodge a written submission with:

    The Secretary
    Senate Select Committee on the Socio-Economic
    Consequences of the National Competition Policy
    Parliament House
    CANBERRA ACT 2600

Further information:

Further information about the committee and its inquiry can be obtained by contacting the Senior Clerk of Committees on (02) 6277 3506 or email on ncp.sen@aph.gov.au.