Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Bills

Completed Inquiries

Inquiry Name	Date Completed
Inquiry into the future direction and role of the Scrutiny of Bills Committee 2011	10 May 2012
Inquiry into Entry, Search and Seizure Provisions in Commonwealth Legislation Government response (PDF 508KB)	4 December 2006
The Quality of Explanatory Memoranda Accompanying Bills Government response (PDF 22KB)	24 March 2004
Inquiry into absolute and strict liability offences in Commonwealth Legislation Government response (PDF format)	26 June 2002
Inquiry into Entry and Search Provisions in Commonwealth Legislation Government Response (PDF 251KB)	6 April 2000
The Appropriate Basis for Penalty Provisions in Legislation Comparable to the Productivity Commission Bill 1996	25 June 1998

Other reports

Accountability and Standing Appropriations	30 November 2005
The Work of the Committee during the 42nd Parliament	February 2008 – June 2010
The Work of the Committee during the 41st Parliament	November 2004 – October 2007
The Work of the Committee during the 40th Parliament	February 2002 – August 2004
The Work of the Committee during the 39th Parliament	November 1998 - October 2001
The Work of the Committee during the 38th Parliament	May 1996 - August 1998
The Work of the Committee during the 37th Parliament	May 1993 - March 1996

For further information, contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Scrutiny of Bills Committee
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone:	+61 2 6277 3050
Fax:	+61 2 6277 5881
Email:	scrutiny.sen@aph.gov.au