Inquiry into the Provisions of the Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (2006 Budget Measures) Bill 2006

Information about the inquiry

On 11 October 2006, the Senate referred the above Bill to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report by 22 November 2006.

Schedule 2 of the Bill proposes the introduction of significant new search and seizure powers for Centrelink officers.

Lodging Submissions

Submissions are called for by 1 November 2006. Submissions become Committee documents and are only made public after a decision by the Committee. Unauthorised release of submissions is not covered by parliamentary privilege. Further assistance can be obtained by phoning the secretariat on (02) 6277 3560.

For further information, contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone:	+61 2 6277 3560
Fax:	+61 2 6277 5794
Email:	legcon.sen@aph.gov.au